Chilhowie Elementary School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(276) 646-8220
Chilhowie Elementary School serves 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Chilhowie 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (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 71% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Chilhowie Elementary School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 581 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chilhowie Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Chilhowie Elementary School is 0.12, 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 | #1290 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 74% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 94% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smyth County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chilhowie Elementary School is Chilhowie High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chilhowie Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chilhowie Chilhowie High School Math: 77% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 402 students10
0.8 miles
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966 0.8 9-12 402 - Chilhowie Chilhowie Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 81%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 331 students10
0.8 miles
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942 0.8 6-8 331 - Marion Smyth County Career & Technical Center Vocational School
3.6 miles
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117 3.6 n/a n/a - Glade Spring Glade Spring Middle School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 285 students10
5.2 miles
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800 5.2 6-8 285 - Glade Spring Patrick Henry High School Math: 78% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 423 students10
6.8 miles
31437 Hillman Hwy
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700 6.8 9-12 423
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