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  SOL End-of-Course Results
 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 93% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 91% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 96% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 87% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 97% (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
 96% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 94% (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.

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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 Students93%
Female students95%
Male students91%
Black students86%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students84%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students88%

English: ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students95%
Black students83%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students89%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities62%
Limited English proficient students87%

BiologyThis School
All Students91%
Female students90%
Male students92%
Black students83%
Asian students86%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students68%

English: WritingThis School
All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students88%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students89%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities65%
Limited English proficient students88%

Virginia and United States HistoryThis School
All Students96%
Female students94%
Male students98%
Black students91%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students84%

ChemistryThis School
All Students87%
Female students87%
Male students87%
Black students68%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students58%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities45%
Limited English proficient students71%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female students95%
Male students98%
Black students91%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students90%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students99%
Students identified as disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students87%

World GeographyThis School
Subgroup results not available

World History IThis School
All Students96%
Female students95%
Male students96%
Black students87%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students89%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students99%
Students identified as disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students85%

World History IIThis School
All Students96%
Female students97%
Male students96%
Black students87%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students85%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students99%
Students identified as disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students88%

Algebra IThis School
All Students94%
Female students96%
Male students93%
Black students89%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students86%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students87%

GeometryThis School
All Students92%
Female students90%
Male students94%
Black students74%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students84%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities50%
Limited English proficient students79%
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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