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Hollymead Elementary School vs. Virginia L. Murray Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hollymead Elementary School
2775 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hollymead Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia L. Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
347 students
277 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hollymead Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hollymead Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hollymead Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hollymead Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albemarle County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albemarle County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#21 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
#14 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hollymead Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hollymead Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hollymead Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hollymead Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
56
34
Grade 1 Students
49
54
Grade 2 Students
58
61
Grade 3 Students
52
37
Grade 4 Students
62
49
Grade 5 Students
60
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hollymead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hollymead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hollymead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hollymead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hollymead Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albemarle County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hollymead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hollymead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hollymead Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Virginia L. Murray Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albemarle County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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