Gereau Center For Apl Tech&career Expl ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 87% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (19-20)
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
16%
Black
(19-20)8%
22%
White
(19-20)80%
49%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend Gereau Center For Apl Tech&career Expl?
296 students attend Gereau Center For Apl Tech&career Expl.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gereau Center For Apl Tech&career Expl students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gereau Center For Apl Tech&career Expl offer ?
Gereau Center For Apl Tech&career Expl offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Gereau Center For Apl Tech&career Expl part of?
Gereau Center For Apl Tech&career Expl is part of Franklin County Public Schools School District.
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