Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Clara Byrd Baker 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 80% (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 78% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 545 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clara Byrd Baker 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 Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School is 0.66, 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 | #834 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 16% |
| Black | 18% | 22% |
| White | 53% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamsburg-James City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School is Jamestown High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Berkeley Middle School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Laurel Lane Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Williamsburg Jamestown High School Math: 88% | Reading: 96%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,329 student10
1.4 miles
3751 John Tyler Hwy
Williamsburg, VA 23135
(757) 259-3600 1.4 9-12 1,329 - Williamsburg Laurel Lane Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 77%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 517 students10
1.8 miles
112 Laurel Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-7597 1.8 PK-5 517 - Williamsburg Berkeley Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 72%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 883 students10
3.2 miles
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051 3.2 6-8 883 - Williamsburg Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg Special Education School Grades: PK-12
3.2 miles
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250 3.2 PK-12 n/a - Williamsburg Matoaka Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 87%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 754 students10
3.2 miles
4001 Brick Bat Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 564-4001 3.2 K-5 754
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