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Millbrook High School

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Posted Thursday, June 13, 2013
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Millbrook High School is a step in the wrong direction. Academics here are the bare minimum. Teachers do not care about students and guidance counselors are nowhere to be seen. The place is a retention pool for white trash and great students are masked by the stink of the majority, who care nothing of their academics or the school itself. Classes have extremely low expectations and workload. The amount of students dropping out is surprising considering how easy classes are. Students here are not prepared for college and most end up working jobs instead of pursuing careers. The school's sex education program is comical. Mostly relying on urban legends and abstinence as opposed to teaching accurate information or safe sex. The SOL scores are abysmal as well. If you want your child to succeed in life, stay away from all Frederick County schools.
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Posted September 17, 2009
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I am a Substitute teacher at this school and have found it to be a wonderful place of both learning and wisdom. The students are really friendly, observant and eager to learn and have a great deal of school spirit. I also coordinate a poetry event in Winchester and have a lot of Millbrook High students participating in that. It is a great school to be a part of!
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Posted November 19, 2007
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What a wonderful school! Administration, teachers, staff, coaches - everyone is awesome. This school has tremendous school spirit and sense of community. Academics and athletics are both top notch! Proud to be a part of this school!
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Posted September 29, 2006
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I love this school. Great teachers, school spirit, well rounded; Glad to be a part of it.
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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.
  • 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

281 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

307 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

276 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

305 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

321 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students65%
Female students68%
Male students61%
Black students52%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic57%
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students52%
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant65%

Algebra II

All Students65%
Female students63%
Male students66%
Black students38%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic64%
White students65%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant65%

Biology

All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students88%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic89%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Chemistry

All Students98%
Female students97%
Male students99%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Earth Science

All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students87%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students61%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant89%

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students95%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic89%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students77%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

Geometry

All Students75%
Female students78%
Male students73%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students59%
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant75%

Virginia and United States History

All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students91%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students71%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant89%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students90%
Female students89%
Male students91%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic76%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant90%

World History II

All Students87%
Female students90%
Male students85%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic77%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students59%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 57%
Hispanic 12% 9%
Black 7% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%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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