Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel W Tucker Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel W Tucker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Samuel W Tucker Elementary School's student population of 729 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel W Tucker Elementary School 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 Samuel W Tucker Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1373 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
34%
22%
White
27%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel W Tucker Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel W Tucker Elementary School is ranked #1373 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Samuel W Tucker Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel W Tucker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patrick Henry K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Samuel W Tucker Elementary School?
729 students attend Samuel W Tucker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Samuel W Tucker Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel W Tucker Elementary School?
Samuel W Tucker Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel W Tucker Elementary School offer ?
Samuel W Tucker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel W Tucker Elementary School part of?
Samuel W Tucker Elementary School is part of Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District.
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