Eastern Montgomery Elementary School
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Eastern Montgomery 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 70% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Eastern Montgomery 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 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Eastern Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eastern Montgomery 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 Eastern Montgomery Elementary School is 0.25, 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 | #1350 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 70% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 86% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eastern Montgomery Elementary School is Eastern Montgomery High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Shawsville Middle School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elliston Eastern Montgomery High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 289 students10
0.6 miles
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010 0.6 9-12 289 - Shawsville Shawsville Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 72%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 223 students10
2.0 miles
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
(540) 268-2262 2 6-8 223 - Salem Glenvar High School Math: 85% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 585 students10
7.7 miles
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6536 7.7 9-12 585 - Salem Glenvar Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 377 students10
7.8 miles
4507 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6540 7.8 PK-5 377 - Salem Glenvar Middle School Math: 76% | Reading: 85%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 433 students10
7.8 miles
4555 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6322 7.8 6-8 433
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