Robertson Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Robertson Elementary School served 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 86%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 88%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 189 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 85-89% | 86% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 70-74% | 88% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 55% | 22% |
| White | 37% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Suffolk City School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Robertson Elementary School is Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Forest Glen Middle School (8.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pioneer Elementary School (7.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Suffolk Pioneer Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 76%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 639 students10
7.1 miles
150 Pioneer Rd
Suffolk, VA 23437
(757) 925-5782 7.1 PK-5 639 - Suffolk Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School Grades: 9-12
8.6 miles
7401 Burbage Drive
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6752 8.6 9-12 n/a - Suffolk Turlington Woods Alternative Alternative School
8.6 miles
629 Turlington Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215 8.6 n/a n/a - Suffolk Forest Glen Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 80%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 449 students10
8.9 miles
200 Forest Glen Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780 8.9 6-8 449 - Gates Buckland Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 242 students10
9.1 miles
448 Nc 37 North
Gates, NC 27937
(252) 357-1611 9.1 K-5 242
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