Barron Elementary School vs. Armstrong Elementary School
Should I attend Barron Elementary School or Armstrong Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Armstrong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barron Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
359 students
266 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#228 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
-
Kindergarten Students
54
43
Grade 1 Students
54
42
Grade 2 Students
57
44
Grade 3 Students
64
47
Grade 4 Students
64
46
Grade 5 Students
58
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
39%
32%
% White
42%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%