Albert Harris Elementary School
Tel:
(276)403-5838
- Albert Harris Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Albert Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Albert Harris Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Albert Harris Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Albert Harris Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1659 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 15% |
| Black | 67% | 23% |
| White | 13% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Martinsville City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Albert Harris Elementary School is Martinsville High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Martinsville Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Martinsville Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Martinsville Martinsville High School Grades: 9-12 | 593 students
0.4 miles
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276)403-5870 0.4 9-12 593 - Martinsville Martinsville Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 576 students
0.9 miles
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276)403-5886 0.9 5-8 576 - Martinsville Clearview Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 113 students
1.4 miles
800 Ainsley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276)403-5800 1.4 PK 113 - Martinsville Patrick Henry Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 376 students
1.6 miles
1810 Church Street Ext.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276)403-5812 1.6 K-4 376 - Collinsville Collinsville Primary Grades: PK-2 | 335 students
2.3 miles
15 Primary School Rd
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276)647-8932 2.3 PK-2 335
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