Gilbert Linkous Elementary School vs. Margaret Beeks Elementary School
Should I attend Gilbert Linkous Elementary School or Margaret Beeks 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
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
318 students
369 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#391 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
43
55
Grade 1 Students
56
55
Grade 2 Students
47
57
Grade 3 Students
53
57
Grade 4 Students
60
62
Grade 5 Students
59
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
72%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
