Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Meherrin Powellton 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 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Meherrin Powellton 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 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 261 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Meherrin Powellton 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 Meherrin Powellton Elementary School is 0.59, 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 | #1529 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 70-74% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 16% |
| Black | 56% | 22% |
| White | 30% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brunswick County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Meherrin Powellton Elementary School is Brunswick High School (7.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is James S. Russell Middle School (8.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Totaro Elementary School (8.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrenceville Brunswick High School Math: 65% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 492 students10
7.4 miles
2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716 7.4 9-12 492 - Lawrenceville Totaro Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 298 students10
8.6 miles
19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209 8.6 PK-5 298 - Lawrenceville James S. Russell Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 69%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 364 students10
8.7 miles
19400 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132 8.7 6-8 364 - Lawrenceville Southside L.i.n.k. Project/brunswick Co Alternative School
10.0 miles
C/o Brunswick Co Public Schls,
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-3138 10 n/a n/a - Gaston Northampton Early College Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 117 students10
13.7 miles
4671 Nc 46 Hwy West
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877 13.7 9-12 117
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