Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mechanicsville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 70-74% (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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
What is Mechanicsville Elementary School's ranking?
Mechanicsville Elementary School is ranked #629 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mechanicsville Elementary School often compared to?
Mechanicsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School?
580 students attend Mechanicsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mechanicsville Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mechanicsville Elementary School?
Mechanicsville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mechanicsville Elementary School offer ?
Mechanicsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mechanicsville Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
