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Ladd Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 347 students

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Posted December 6, 2010

I did not like the open campus ground and the location of this ladd, because it is tucked in the corner of a v with interstate 64 on the back side and highway 340 on the front side and counting that if something was to happen with it being an open campus and a buddy system (which is a poor idea for elementary school) its only 13 minutes to interstate 81 and that is a very big risk in todays time to place my child in. I would highly suugest to parents to check their district and for safety reasons consider looking into other options. I have heard good reviews on some teachers, but not a lot about the leaders or overall thoughts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2007

All of the teachers I have come into contact with are wonderful, but the principal and vice principal leave a lot to be desired.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2007

Some of the most dedicated teachers and staff in the public school system work at this school. Ladd is an 'open campus', which with its location and today's societal problems is probably not the best facility to have, especially for an elementary school. I think Augusta County should be actively searching for a new location.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2005

My children have excelled at Ladd Elementary coming from a Private School. Ladd has the staff to accommodate for children with different academic needs. The have many guests, activities and adventures at the school for all ages that my children have spoken about all year. Great Christian families attend this school and the WRE program is just another good reason to show that Ladd teaches structure, life lessons, attitude and achievement for their students.
—Submitted by Mary Heishman, a parent


Posted May 8, 2005

I went to school at Ladd a few years ago ,I'm now a freshman st SDHS. you can pick out the 'Ladd kids' because they are the best of the best. Top of the class , active in clubs and sports, nice sweet people. It's a small school with excellent teachers and a caring staff every child should have the chance to go to a wounderful school like Ladd Elemenry!
—Submitted by C.E. Brady, a former student


Posted June 10, 2004

Ladd Elemetary is an excellent educational institution. The entire staff is dedicated and caring and hold high expectations for our children. I can't think of a better school for my child!
—Submitted by Fonda Bryant, a parent


Posted March 23, 2004

Ladd is a great school. Wonderful teachers, would recomend this school to anyone. You guys are doing a great job with our children.
—Submitted by Karen Quick, a parent


Posted May 28, 2003

wonderful school, small school, great teachers, caring staff


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
84%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students86%
Female students90%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

All Students81%
Female students80%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

Math

All Students69%
Female students69%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students91%
Female students86%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students91%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female students90%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students90%
Female students94%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students94%
Male students72%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students70%
Female students78%
Male students66%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students94%
Female students89%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 57%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Black 1% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1930 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Phone: (540) 946-7630

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