Serving 481 students in grades 3-6, Belle Heth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Belle Heth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Heth Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Belle Heth Elementary School is ranked #385 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Belle Heth Elementary School?
481 students attend Belle Heth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Belle Heth Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Heth Elementary School?
Belle Heth Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Heth Elementary School offer ?
Belle Heth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Heth Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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