Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matoaka Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matoaka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Matoaka Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Matoaka Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matoaka Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
13%
22%
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White
63%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Matoaka Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Matoaka Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/135000/134919/matoaka-elementary-school-chart-btz2ta3.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matoaka Elementary School's ranking?
Matoaka Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Matoaka Elementary School often compared to?
Matoaka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stonehouse Elementary School, Waller Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Matoaka Elementary School?
675 students attend Matoaka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Matoaka Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matoaka Elementary School?
Matoaka Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matoaka Elementary School offer ?
Matoaka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Matoaka Elementary School part of?
Matoaka Elementary School is part of Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District.
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