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  SOL End-of-Course Results
 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 89% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 94% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 94% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 95% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 93% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 96% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 97% (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
 88% (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.

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  SOL End-of-Course 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


Algebra IIThis School
All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students91%
Black students80%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students78%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students86%

English: ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female students97%
Male students95%
Black students75%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students90%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students90%

BiologyThis School
All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black students84%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students73%

English: WritingThis School
All Students95%
Female students98%
Male students92%
Black students76%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students91%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students89%

Virginia and United States HistoryThis School
All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students95%
Black students87%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students87%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students76%

ChemistryThis School
All Students95%
Female students93%
Male students96%
Black students93%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students67%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Limited English proficient students60%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female students91%
Male students96%
Black students89%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students76%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students74%

World GeographyThis School
Subgroup results not available

World History IThis School
All Students96%
Female students94%
Male students98%
Black students95%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students86%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students88%

World History IIThis School
All Students97%
Female students96%
Male students97%
Black students88%
Asian students98%
Hispanic students93%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students90%

Algebra IThis School
All Students95%
Female students99%
Male students91%
Black students86%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students97%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students100%

GeometryThis School
All Students88%
Female students86%
Male students91%
Black students82%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students81%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students70%
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 different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • 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  

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  VA Accreditation Ratings

This school was rated "Fully Accredited" by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2007-2008 school year. In 2006-2007, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited". In 2005-2006, this school was rated as "Fully Accredited".
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Accreditation Ratings

  • Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science.
  • The 2007-2008 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2006-2007 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years.
  • Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

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