Rhea Valley Elementary School
Rhea Valley Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rhea Valley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Rhea Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rhea Valley Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rhea Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rhea Valley Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #348 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85-89% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 97% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rhea Valley Elementary School is Holston High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Damascus Middle School (4.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Damascus Holston High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 301 students10
2.9 miles
21308 Monroe Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4000 2.9 9-12 301 - Damascus Damascus Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 204 students10
4.9 miles
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100 4.9 6-8 204 - Meadowview Meadowview Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 617 students10
5.3 miles
14050 Glenbrook Ave
Meadowview, VA 24361
(276) 739-3900 5.3 PK-5 617 - Glade Spring Patrick Henry High School Math: 78% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 423 students10
6.7 miles
31437 Hillman Hwy
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3700 6.7 9-12 423 - Glade Spring Glade Spring Middle School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 285 students10
7.1 miles
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800 7.1 6-8 285
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