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Garland R. Quarles Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 509 students

 

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Posted May 21, 2010

i use to go to that school !!! wish i was still thare -Vincent Faulkner


Posted January 25, 2005

Before taking my child from private school and placing her at Quarles, I visited a number of the city schools in Winchester. I was most impressed with the staff at Quarles. The school itself also has a warm and friendly atmosphere. I now have a child in 2nd grade in this school. I am amazed what the teachers are able to do with one teacher per class and a very wide range of abilities among the students. The front office staff is very friendly and efficient. They are always prepared to help in any way they can. After discussing specific concerns with the principle I felt I was heard and action was taken within a week to enhance my childs ability to learn. I am happy with this school. The only thing that would make it better is if more parents volunteered their time and chose to participate in school activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2005

I have a child who is in special education there and the teacher is wonderful! The front office staff needs better training to say the least. They have a lack of communication somewhere within that system and want to fault the parent! I am a parent who is well educated and very involved with my childs education. I in fact, have for years been involved with a large amount of children with disabilities education. The only advise that I would like to offer to the staff, is to be careful how you treat people, because you never know who is looking.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

My children attended Quarles. All of the teachers are very supportive in helping children cope with their problems. If they think the problems are coming from home, maybe they are.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2004

All 3 of my children have been students at this school. Currently have 2 in this school. Daughter who is bright and has had 2 wonderful teachers and has no problems. Son has LD as well as some ED needs. Instead of working more to help him cope, the staff has made us the parents feel as if we are at fault for his challanges. Not all teachers, etc are like this but the majoirity are.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
84%
History and Social Science

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%

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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students82%
Female students84%
Male students80%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

All Students84%
Female students83%
Male students84%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant84%

Math

All Students47%
Female students38%
Male students56%
Black students46%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic46%
White students45%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficient students43%
Proficient in English49%
Not migrant47%

Science

All Students81%
Female students81%
Male students81%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic76%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students74%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant81%
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 Students80%
Female students77%
Male students82%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students60%
Female students58%
Male students62%
Black students53%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic61%
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students53%
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant60%
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 46% 57%
Hispanic 31% 9%
Black 22% 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 72%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Joan Hovatter

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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1310 S Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: (540) 662-3575

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