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