Rich Valley Elementary School
Rich Valley Elementary School serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rich 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 30%) 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Rich 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Rich Valley Elementary School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 159 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rich 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 Rich Valley Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #270 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) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 96% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smyth County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rich Valley Elementary School is Northwood High School (8.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Northwood Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saltville Northwood Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 177 students10
0.1 miles
156 Long Hollow Rd
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 624-3341 0.1 6-8 177 - Saltville Saltville Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 210 students10
7.5 miles
1013 E Main St
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-4751 7.5 PK-5 210 - Marion Smyth County Career & Technical Center Vocational School
8.2 miles
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117 8.2 n/a n/a - Saltville Northwood High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 281 students10
8.4 miles
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751 8.4 9-12 281 - Chilhowie Chilhowie High School Math: 77% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 402 students10
8.8 miles
1160 Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-8966 8.8 9-12 402
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