Shady Grove Elementary School
Shady Grove Elementary School serves 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Shady Grove Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (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 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Shady Grove Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Shady Grove Elementary School's student population of 717 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 717 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Shady Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Shady Grove Elementary School is 0.60, 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 | #10 out of 1791 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 98% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 30% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henrico County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Shady Grove Elementary School is Deep Run High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Holman Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is David A. Kaechele Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glen Allen David A. Kaechele Elementary School Math: 95% | Reading: 91%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 429 students10
1.1 miles
5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080 1.1 PK-5 429 - Glen Allen Holman Middle School Math: 77% | Reading: 92%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,023 student10
1.3 miles
600 Concourse Blvd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 346-1300 1.3 6-8 1,023 - Glen Allen Deep Run High School Magnet School
Math: 89% | Reading: 97%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,793 student10
1.7 miles
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000 1.7 9-12 1,793 - Glen Allen Twin Hickory Elementary School Math: 93% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 582 students10
1.8 miles
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700 1.8 PK-5 582 - Glen Allen Short Pump Middle School Math: 67% | Reading: 94%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 863 students10
2.0 miles
4701 Pouncey Tract Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 360-0800 2 6-8 863
School Reviews
| 5 I'm in the 4th grade at Shady Grove Elementary School. I've been here since kindergarten and there isn't 1 thing I hate about Shady Grove. Everyone is nice and treats you like a family. I really like this school and I can't wait for more exciting things! - Posted by Student/Alumni - steph |
| 5 Yes, on top of any school. This is the best school. My kid has joined last year and I'm very very happy. - Posted by Parent - krish |
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