Albert Harris Elementary School
Albert Harris Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Albert Harris Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Albert Harris Elementary School ranks 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 467 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Rankings
Albert Harris Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Albert Harris Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1600 out of 1800 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 82% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 16% |
| Black | 62% | 22% |
| White | 14% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Martinsville City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Martinsville Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Martinsville Martinsville High School Math: 85% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 580 students10
0.4 miles
351 Commonwealth Blvd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870 0.4 9-12 580 - Martinsville Martinsville Middle School Math: 79% | Reading: 72%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 427 students10
0.9 miles
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886 0.9 6-8 427 - Martinsville Clearview Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 115 students
1.4 miles
800 Ainsley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5800 1.4 PK 115 - Martinsville Patrick Henry Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 72%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 427 students10
1.6 miles
1810 Church Street Ext.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5812 1.6 K-5 427 - Collinsville Collinsville Primary Grades: PK-2 | 347 students
2.3 miles
15 Primary School Rd
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-8932 2.3 PK-2 347
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