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  SOL End-of-Course Results
 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 81% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 91% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 85% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 87% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 70% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 81% (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
 87% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 94% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 89% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 83% (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 Students81%
Female students83%
Male students79%
Black students78%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students76%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students79%
Students identified as disadvantaged81%
Limited English proficient students74%

English: ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female students94%
Male students88%
Black students94%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students87%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students84%

BiologyThis School
All Students85%
Female students85%
Male students85%
Black students79%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students64%

English: WritingThis School
All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students91%
Black students97%
Asian students96%
Hispanic students87%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students85%

Virginia and United States HistoryThis School
All Students87%
Female students90%
Male students84%
Black students80%
Asian students86%
Hispanic students80%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities54%
Limited English proficient students73%

ChemistryThis School
All Students70%
Female students69%
Male students71%
Black students45%
Asian students72%
Hispanic students59%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students79%
Students identified as disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities40%
Limited English proficient students48%

Earth ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female students79%
Male students83%
Black students76%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students70%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities61%
Limited English proficient students64%

World GeographyThis School
Subgroup results not available

World History IThis School
All Students87%
Female students87%
Male students87%
Black students89%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students65%

World History IIThis School
All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students95%
Black students94%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students92%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students87%

Algebra IThis School
All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students88%
Black students95%
Asian students100%
Hispanic students79%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students78%

GeometryThis School
All Students83%
Female students87%
Male students80%
Black students73%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students88%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities42%
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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