Serving 221 students in grades 4-5, Dillwyn 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 was 47% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)47%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)77%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
31%
22%
White
60%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
59%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Dillwyn Elementary School?
221 students attend Dillwyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dillwyn Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillwyn Elementary School?
Dillwyn Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillwyn Elementary School offer ?
Dillwyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dillwyn Elementary School part of?
Dillwyn Elementary School is part of Buckingham County Public Schools School District.
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