Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Appalachia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
92%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Appalachia Elementary School?
307 students attend Appalachia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Appalachia Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appalachia Elementary School?
Appalachia Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appalachia Elementary School offer ?
Appalachia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Appalachia Elementary School part of?
Appalachia Elementary School is part of Wise County Public Schools.
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