Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Temperance 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 is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Temperance Elementary serves the northern part of Amherst, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 90.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Temperance Elementary School's student population of 93 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
93 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Temperance Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Temperance Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#896 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
87%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temperance Elementary School's ranking?
Temperance Elementary School is ranked #896 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Temperance Elementary School often compared to?
Temperance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Elementary School, Madison Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Temperance Elementary School?
93 students attend Temperance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Temperance Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Temperance Elementary School?
Temperance Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Temperance Elementary School offer ?
Temperance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Temperance Elementary School part of?
Temperance Elementary School is part of Amherst County School District.
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