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T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation vs. Dearington Elementary/innovation

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School Overview

School
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Dearington Elementary/innovation
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Dearington Elementary/innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dearington Elementary/innovation 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
194 students
180 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dearington Elementary/innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dearington Elementary/innovation.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dearington Elementary/innovation over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lynchburg City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dearington Elementary/innovation with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lynchburg City 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

#1589 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1721 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dearington Elementary/innovation, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dearington Elementary/innovation by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
3
Kindergarten Students
27
28
Grade 1 Students
26
34
Grade 2 Students
30
33
Grade 3 Students
35
32
Grade 4 Students
34
24
Grade 5 Students
40
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dearington Elementary/innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lynchburg City 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
47%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lynchburg City 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lynchburg City 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lynchburg City 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
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lynchburg City 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lynchburg City 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lynchburg City 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
98%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lynchburg City 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 Dearington Elementary/innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lynchburg City 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
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dearington Elementary/innovation, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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