Bland Elementary School (Closed 2018)
- Bland Elementary School served 259 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 74%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 74%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- Bland Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Bland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank (13-14) | #678 out of 1808 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 74% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 98% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bland County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Bland Elementary School is Bland County High School (9.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bland County Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bland Bland County Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 347 students
0.0 miles
31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315
(276)688-3621 0.0 PK-6 347 - Rocky Gap Bland County High School Grades: 7-12 | 383 students
9.6 miles
176 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276)928-1100 9.6 7-12 383 - Wytheville Sheffey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 251 students
10.0 miles
621 Piney Mt. Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276)699-1771 10.0 PK-5 251 - Wytheville Spiller Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 683 students
10.6 miles
330 Tazewell St
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276)228-3561 10.6 PK-5 683 - Wytheville George Wythe High School Grades: 9-12 | 441 students
11.1 miles
1 Maroon Way
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276)228-3157 11.1 9-12 441
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