Walker Upper Elementary School vs. Greenbrier Elementary School
Should I attend Walker Upper Elementary School or Greenbrier 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
Walker Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Greenbrier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 619 students in grades 5-6, Walker Upper Elementary School 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 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Greenbrier 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-6
PK-4
Total Students
619 students
281 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#868 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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22
Kindergarten Students
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42
Grade 1 Students
-
42
Grade 2 Students
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64
Grade 3 Students
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60
Grade 4 Students
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51
Grade 5 Students
301
-
Grade 6 Students
318
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
29%
16%
% White
39%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%