Serving 654 students in grades 1-8, Pennington Traditional ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Pennington Traditional 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 Pennington Traditional is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pennington Traditional is ranked #381 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pennington Traditional often compared to?
Pennington Traditionalis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pennington Traditional?
654 students attend Pennington Traditional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Pennington Traditional students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennington Traditional?
Pennington Traditional has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pennington Traditional offer ?
Pennington Traditional offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennington Traditional part of?
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