Back Creek Elementary School
Back Creek Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Back Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Back Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Back Creek Elementary School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Back Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Back Creek Elementary School is 0.13, 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 | #270 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85-89% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 93% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roanoke County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Back Creek Elementary School is Hidden Valley High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cave Spring Middle School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cave Spring Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Cave Spring Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 488 students10
3.4 miles
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558 3.4 PK-5 488 - Roanoke Cave Spring Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 90%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 764 students10
3.4 miles
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560 3.4 6-8 764 - Roanoke Hidden Valley High School Math: 93% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 882 students10
3.4 miles
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320 3.4 9-12 882 - Roanoke Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 419 students10
3.9 miles
5005 Grandin Rd Extension
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7580 3.9 PK-5 419 - Roanoke Cave Spring High School Math: 92% | Reading: 97%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,023 student10
4.1 miles
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550 4.1 9-12 1,023
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