Tussing Elementary School vs. Marguerite F Christian Elementary School
Should I attend Tussing Elementary School or Marguerite F Christian 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
Marguerite F Christian Elementary School
14801 Woods Edge Rd.
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
n/a
Marguerite F Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tussing 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 58% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marguerite F Christian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
588 students
652 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#990 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
-
Kindergarten Students
85
94
Grade 1 Students
101
97
Grade 2 Students
83
100
Grade 3 Students
106
106
Grade 4 Students
90
116
Grade 5 Students
87
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
15%
50%
% White
58%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%