Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearl Sample 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 36% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearl Sample Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pearl Sample Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl Sample Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1477 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
27%
18%
Black
12%
22%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Sample Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Sample Elementary School is ranked #1477 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pearl Sample Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Sample Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington Elementary School, A G Richardson Elementary School, Emerald Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pearl Sample Elementary School?
599 students attend Pearl Sample Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pearl Sample Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Sample Elementary School?
Pearl Sample Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl Sample Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Sample Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl Sample Elementary School part of?
Pearl Sample Elementary School is part of Culpeper Co PBLC Schs School District.
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