Mount Zion Elementary School serves 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
36%
22%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
How many students attend Mount Zion Elementary School?
211 students attend Mount Zion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mount Zion Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Zion Elementary School?
Mount Zion Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Zion Elementary School offer ?
Mount Zion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Zion Elementary School part of?
Mount Zion Elementary School is part of Suffolk City Public Schools School District.
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