Shady Grove Elementary School
- Shady Grove Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 97% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 96% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
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 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Shady Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,796 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Shady Grove Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | 25% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 29% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 14% |
| Black | 2% | 23% |
| White | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henrico County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 Kaechele Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glen Allen Kaechele Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.1 miles
5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804)364-8080 1.1 PK-5 450 - Glen Allen Holman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 876 students
1.3 miles
600 Concourse Blvd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804)346-1300 1.3 6-8 876 - Glen Allen Deep Run High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1726 students
1.7 miles
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804)364-8000 1.7 9-12 1726 - Glen Allen Twin Hickory Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 639 students
1.8 miles
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804)360-4700 1.8 PK-5 639 - Glen Allen Short Pump Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 788 students
2.0 miles
4701 Pouncey Tract Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804)360-0800 2.0 6-8 788
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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