Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Metompkin 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Metompkin Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Parksley, VA, covering an area of approximately 104 square miles. Families typically live about 10 to 15 minutes away from the school, with most residents located within 5 miles of the zone's edge, while the furthest edge is nearly 8.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Metompkin Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Metompkin 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 Metompkin Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1583 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metompkin Elementary School's ranking?
Metompkin Elementary School is ranked #1583 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Metompkin Elementary School often compared to?
Metompkin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chincoteague Elementary School, Kegotank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Metompkin Elementary School?
435 students attend Metompkin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Metompkin Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metompkin Elementary School?
Metompkin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metompkin Elementary School offer ?
Metompkin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Metompkin Elementary School part of?
Metompkin Elementary School is part of Accomack County School District.
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