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Oak Point Elementary School

138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354

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Oak Point Elementary School serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Oak Point 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oak Point Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

357 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Oak Point 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 Oak Point Elementary School is 0.13, 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

#1550 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Point 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)

45-49%

69%

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

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Oak Point 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

n/a

Hispanic

18%

Black

22%

White

93%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Oak Point Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Oak Point 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

68%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Point Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Smyth 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 Oak Point Elementary School's ranking?

Oak Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Oak Point Elementary School?

357 students attend Oak Point Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Oak Point Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Point Elementary School?

Oak Point Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Oak Point Elementary School offer ?

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

What school district is Oak Point Elementary School part of?

Oak Point Elementary School is part of Smyth County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education