Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcgaheysville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCGAHEYSVILLE ELEM serves the southeast part of its school district in Mc Gaheysville, VA, covering an area of approximately 39.2 square miles. The school is typically a 10-15 minute drive for families within the zone, which extends up to 8 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgaheysville Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mcgaheysville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgaheysville Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
77%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgaheysville Elementary School's ranking?
Mcgaheysville Elementary School is ranked #1087 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
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, South River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
262 students attend Mcgaheysville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mcgaheysville Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mcgaheysville Elementary School part of?
Mcgaheysville Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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