Weber City Elementary School
Weber City Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Weber City Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Weber City Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Weber City Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 329 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Weber City Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Weber City Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #202 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 90-94% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 96% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scott County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Weber City Elementary School is Gate City High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gate City Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hilton Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hiltons Hilton Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 139 students10
1.0 miles
303 Academy Rd., Highway 58
Hiltons, VA 24258
(276) 386-7430 1 PK-6 139 - Gate City Scott County Career And Technical Center Vocational School
1.2 miles
387 Broadwater Ave
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6515 1.2 n/a n/a - Gate City Gate City High School Math: 83% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 10-12 | 492 students10
1.3 miles
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522 1.3 10-12 492 - Gate City Gate City Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-9 | 487 students10
1.4 miles
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065 1.4 7-9 487 - Gate City Renaissance/scott Co Alternative School
1.6 miles
C/o Scott Co Public Schls, 340
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118 1.6 n/a n/a
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