Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Achilles Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Achilles Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achilles Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Achilles Elementary School?
455 students attend Achilles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Achilles Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achilles Elementary School?
Achilles Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achilles Elementary School offer ?
Achilles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achilles Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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