Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stony Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Stony Mill Elementary serves the southwest part of Danville, VA, covering an area of approximately 66 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, and the furthest edge being 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stony Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stony Mill Elementary School's student population of 440 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Preparing Scholars for the 21st Century
School Rankings
Stony Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stony Mill Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stony Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Stony Mill Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stony Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Stony Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Stony Mill Elementary School?
440 students attend Stony Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Stony Mill Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stony Mill Elementary School?
Stony Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stony Mill Elementary School offer ?
Stony Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Stony Mill Elementary School part of?
Stony Mill Elementary School is part of Pittsylvania County School District.
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