Mcgaheysville Elementary School

9508 Spotswood Trail
Mc Gaheysville, VA 22840

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Tel: (540) 289-3004

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Mcgaheysville Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Mcgaheysville 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mcgaheysville Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

243 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Mcgaheysville Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mcgaheysville Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#960 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Mcgaheysville Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcgaheysville 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

69%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcgaheysville 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

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mcgaheysville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Hispanic

19%

18%

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Black

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22%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mcgaheysville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

75%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Mcgaheysville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Rockingham County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcgaheysville Elementary School's ranking?

Mcgaheysville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

What schools are Mcgaheysville Elementary School often compared to?

Mcgaheysville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cub Run Elementary School, Peak View Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Mcgaheysville Elementary School?

243 students attend Mcgaheysville Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Mcgaheysville Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgaheysville Elementary School?

Mcgaheysville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Mcgaheysville Elementary School offer ?

Mcgaheysville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Mcgaheysville Elementary School part of?

Mcgaheysville Elementary School is part of Rockingham County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education