Spiller Elementary School

330 Tazewell St
Wytheville, VA 24382
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spiller Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spiller Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Spiller 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 Spiller Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#665 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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62%
54%
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73%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spiller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
5%
22%
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White
87%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spiller Elementary School's ranking?
Spiller Elementary School is ranked #665 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Spiller Elementary School?
588 students attend Spiller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Spiller Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spiller Elementary School?
Spiller Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spiller Elementary School offer ?
Spiller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spiller Elementary School part of?
Spiller Elementary School is part of Wythe Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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