Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Axton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than 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 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Axton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Axton Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Axton Elementary School is ranked #1286 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Axton Elementary School?
364 students attend Axton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Axton Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Axton Elementary School?
Axton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Axton Elementary School offer ?
Axton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Axton Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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