Rocky Gap Elementary School (Closed 2015)

83 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Rocky Gap 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 was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
245 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
(13-14)
70-74%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocky Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
65-69%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocky Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Rocky Gap Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
1%
22%
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White
96%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rocky Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rocky Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Rocky Gap Elementary School?
245 students attend Rocky Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rocky Gap Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Gap Elementary School?
Rocky Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocky Gap Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Rocky Gap Elementary School part of?
Rocky Gap Elementary School is part of Bland County Public Schools School District.

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