Broad Rock Elementary School
Broad Rock Elementary School serves 910 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Broad Rock 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (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 79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Broad Rock 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
Broad Rock Elementary School's student population of 910 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 910 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Broad Rock Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Broad Rock Elementary School is 0.55, 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 | #793 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 81% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 16% |
| Black | 56% | 22% |
| White | 2% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Broad Rock Elementary School is George Wythe High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Thomas C. Boushall Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is J.l. Francis Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond J.l. Francis Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 62%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 563 students10
0.6 miles
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702 0.6 PK-5 563 - Richmond Thomas C. Boushall Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 47%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 732 students10
0.7 miles
3400 Hopkins Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016 0.7 6-8 732 - Richmond E.s.h. Greene Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 641 students10
0.9 miles
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082 0.9 PK-5 641 - Richmond Falling Creek Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 65%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 790 students10
1.5 miles
4800 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630 1.5 PK-5 790 - Richmond Falling Creek Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 62%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,273 student10
1.5 miles
4724 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3640 1.5 6-8 1,273
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