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Redbud Run Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 694 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 10, 2012

My child has been in this school for the 2nd half of 1st grade and finishing up her 2nd grade year. My husband and I are not satisfied at all. The office staff is not the friendliest and not that helpful. I feel my child has not done so well and yes I work hard with her at home as well. There is no extra help and children are rushed through their work. More like quantity than quality of an education. I am sorry I ever moved here without fully researching the school. My childs teacher fell ill and in the past month she has had 3 subs. No order in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2012

In agreement with an earlier review that this school is not adequate in servicing kids with special needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2010

This site's rating is a reflection of state testing alone. It does not relfect well on Redbud because it does not take into consideration all of the programs and students that Redbud serves. Please keep this in mind when being shocked by that low rating!


Posted August 4, 2009

Excellent second grade teaching. Our son's teacher Mrs Williams worked wonderfully with us and our son. Thank you!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2009

The best school my daughter has ever been to and she enjoys every minute. She is getting the best education i feel that can be provided to her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2008

I think this school would have to rate at a 10 because everyone frome the teachers to the office staff is great and very helpful and if they dont know an answer they tell you they dont know and they will go and find out the answer and call u back as soon as they figure it out so in my own personal oppion this is the best school my son has ever attended
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2008

This school is one of the best in the county
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2008

My family and I have enjoyed our extended Redbud Family. This school looks to challenge the needs of every student; academically, physically and socially. The faculty, administration, PTO and instructional staff have created a positive network with the community and students. I have personally seen many teachers develop and extend lessons to try to meet all the needs of their students, while treating everyone the same. I would recommend this school to any new family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2007

I have had 3 children go to this school as well. I have a son with an Autistic Spectrum disorder. There is little to no services for kids who are on the edge of 'neurotypical' and little patience by the staff for them as well. More money should be spent on those that for reasons beyond their control have put them at a disadvantage so they can be on an even playing field. My girls have had better experiences with the staff-they are 'neurotypical'. I do feel their education is not what it could be. There needs to be more challenge and the students taught to their level and not to the class level...other schools in the state do this, so why can't Frederick County schools? Don't come to Frederick County if a good education is what you want.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

I have had children that attended the school and have a child currently in the school. There is great dedication to improving educational strategies. I believe my children receive an outstanding experience at Redbud. The PTO is wonderful and offers numerous opportunities for parents to be involved. The staff is very welcoming of parent involvement. I'm concerned that too much attention and money is given to special needs and gifted children. I wish the school could more equally distribute that money among the 'in the middle' sector of children as well.
—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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

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

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%

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

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

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students81%
Female students80%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic60%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

All Students78%
Female students78%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic69%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant78%

Math

All Students50%
Female students53%
Male students47%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic53%
White students51%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant50%

Science

All Students88%
Female students87%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic81%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%
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 Students87%
Female students88%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students62%
Female students55%
Male students68%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic57%
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students36%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant62%
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 Students92%
Female students96%
Male students88%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students91%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant86%

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 Students69%
Female students57%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic60%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students91%
Female students96%
Male students86%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
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

  • 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 72% 57%
Hispanic 17% 9%
Black 8% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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250 First Woods Dr
Winchester, VA 22603
Phone: (540) 678-1868

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