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Roanoke County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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5937 Cove Rd NW
Roanoke, VA 24019
Roanoke city County
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PH: (540) 562-3900
FAX: (540) 562-3994

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 15,105 students
  • 29 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 94% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3
English: ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students87%
Black students76%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students83%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students80%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students93%
Black students89%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students94%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students91%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female students92%
Male students94%
Black students88%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students87%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students81%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students85%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students95%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students88%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students89%
Black students77%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students77%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female students81%
Male students84%
Black students69%
Asian students87%
Hispanic students65%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students84%
Students identified as disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities62%
Limited English proficient students68%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students91%
Black students77%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students84%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students88%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students91%
Black students69%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students86%

English: WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students89%
Black students75%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students94%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students87%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female students92%
Male students89%
Black students75%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students74%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students90%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students87%
Black students78%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students80%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students71%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female students61%
Male students67%
Black students45%
Asian students71%
Hispanic students45%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students66%
Students identified as disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities39%
Limited English proficient students48%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female students91%
Male students88%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic students100%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students75%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female students71%
Male students69%
Black students49%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students64%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students70%
Students identified as disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities41%
Limited English proficient students69%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female students85%
Male students81%
Black students66%
Asian students77%
Hispanic students60%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities56%
Limited English proficient students43%

History and Social ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black students85%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students91%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students92%

English: WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female students95%
Male students85%
Black students83%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students71%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities58%
Limited English proficient students62%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female students87%
Male students86%
Black students65%
Asian students84%
Hispanic students65%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities61%
Limited English proficient students63%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL End-of-Course Results

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 85% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 93% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 95% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 91% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 91% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
 86% (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 97% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 96% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 95% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 92% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 86% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
  • The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

See Virginia's state standards

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1113
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic90%59%
Black, not Hispanic5%27%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%5%
Hispanic2%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program16%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,110$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%61%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures16%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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