Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Edgemont Primary ranks in the top 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 was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Edgemont Primary's ranking?
Edgemont Primary is ranked #729 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Edgemont Primary?
315 students attend Edgemont Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Edgemont Primary students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgemont Primary?
Edgemont Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgemont Primary offer ?
Edgemont Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgemont Primary part of?
Edgemont Primary is part of Covington City PBLC Schs School District.
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