Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Accawmacke 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ACCAWMACKE ELEM serves the southwest part of Accomac, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 118.5 square miles, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes. The furthest point in the zone is about 13.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Accawmacke Elementary School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Accawmacke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Accawmacke Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1312 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Accawmacke Elementary School's ranking?
Accawmacke Elementary School is ranked #1312 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Accawmacke Elementary School?
453 students attend Accawmacke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Accawmacke Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Accawmacke Elementary School?
Accawmacke Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Accawmacke Elementary School offer ?
Accawmacke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Accawmacke Elementary School part of?
Accawmacke Elementary School is part of Accomack County School District.
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