Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Speedwell Elementary School 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 is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Speedwell 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 Speedwell Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Speedwell Elementary School is ranked #845 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Speedwell Elementary School?
158 students attend Speedwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Speedwell Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Speedwell Elementary School?
Speedwell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Speedwell Elementary School offer ?
Speedwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Speedwell Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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