Sandlick Elementary School (Closed 2023)

186 Anderson Lane
Birchleaf, VA 24220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandlick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 70-74% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Sandlick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
#1158 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
70-74%
68%
(20-21)
50-54%
69%
(20-21)
30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
97%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandlick Elementary School's ranking?
Sandlick Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sandlick Elementary School?
376 students attend Sandlick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sandlick Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandlick Elementary School?
Sandlick Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandlick Elementary School offer ?
Sandlick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandlick Elementary School part of?
Sandlick Elementary School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools.

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