Magruder Elementary School

700 Penniman Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Magruder Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magruder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Magruder Elementary School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Magruder Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magruder Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#434 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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68%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magruder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magruder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
18%
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Black
19%
22%
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White
48%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Magruder Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magruder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magruder Elementary School's ranking?
Magruder Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Magruder Elementary School often compared to?
Magruder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waller Mill Elementary School, Matoaka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Magruder Elementary School?
595 students attend Magruder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Magruder Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magruder Elementary School?
Magruder Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magruder Elementary School offer ?
Magruder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Magruder Elementary School part of?
Magruder Elementary School is part of York Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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