Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation is 0.38, 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 is Dearington Elementary/innovation's ranking?
Dearington Elementary/innovation is ranked #1721 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Dearington Elementary/innovation?
160 students attend Dearington Elementary/innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dearington Elementary/innovation students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dearington Elementary/innovation?
Dearington Elementary/innovation has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dearington Elementary/innovation offer ?
Dearington Elementary/innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dearington Elementary/innovation part of?
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