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Falling Branch Elementary

General school information

Category: Elementary (PK-05) School
Phone: 540-381-6145
Address: 735 Falling Branch Rd Christiansburg, VA 24073
Principal: Mr. Domenic Saia
Superintendent: Dr. Bernard Bragen
School Number: 600
Region: 6
Division: Montgomery County Public Schools
Division Number: 60
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Assessments

Assessments

Enrollment

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Finance

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Learning Climate

Learning Climate

Teacher Quality

Teacher Quality

ESSA

Every Student Succeeds Act

School Readiness

School Readiness

ACCREDITATION

2024 Accreditation Status: Accredited
Number of School Quality Indicators at Level Three (Below Standard): 0 of 6
Accreditation Status Last Year: Accredited
Triennial Accreditation: 2024 through 2026

School Quality Indicators

Academic Achievement

English Level One
Mathematics Level One
Science Level One

Achievement Gaps

EnglishLevel Two
MathematicsLevel One

Student Engagement & Outcomes

Chronic Absenteeism Level One
  • Accredited: All indicators at Level One or Level Two or Waiver
  • Accredited With Conditions: One or more indicators at Level Three
  • Accreditation Denied: Under State Sanction

Achievement Gaps: English and Mathematics

Reporting on the achievement and progress of student groups allows schools to identify learners in need of additional support and resources.

Student Group Achievement Gap - English Achievement Gap - Math
Asian Level One Level One
Black Level One Level One
Economically Disadvantaged Level One Level One
English Learners Level One Level One
Hispanic Level One Level One
Multiple Races Level One Level One
Students with Disabilities Level Three Level One
White Level One Level One

Combined rates for 2020 and 2021 are not calculated because accreditation was waived due to the pandemic.

18.28% of the students in this school were chronically absent.

Assessments

The annual pass rate data reported on the Assessment tab includes all grade level and content area state assessments (Standards of Learning assessments and Virginia Alternate Assessment Program assessments).

Student Achievement by Proficiency Level

Reading Performance: All Students

This chart displays the percentage of students passing state reading tests. Virginia students are assessed annually in reading in grades 3-8 and once in high school with an end-of-course (EOC) reading test. Use the drop down menu above the chart to view results for a specific test. Use the menu below the chart to select results for a specific group of students. Practice test items representative of the content and skills included in current Standards of Learning assessments are available on the Virginia Department of Education website to assist in understanding the format of the tests and questions.
English Reading Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 14 60 75 25 15 57 72 28 10 57 67 33
Female 19 57 76 24 21 51 72 28 13 54 67 33
Male 9 64 73 27 10 62 72 28 7 61 67 33
American Indian < < < < < < < <
Asian < < < < < < < < < < 100 0
Black < < < < < < < < < < < <
Hispanic - 65 65 35 5 48 52 48 4 48 52 48
White 14 62 76 24 16 60 76 24 11 60 71 29
Multiple Races 29 38 67 33 18 36 55 45 10 38 48 52
Students with Disabilities 3 34 38 62 5 30 35 65 4 26 30 70
Students without Disabilities 16 64 79 21 17 61 78 22 11 65 76 24
Economically Disadvantaged 12 51 63 37 9 48 57 43 5 48 53 47
Not Economically Disadvantaged 16 67 83 17 21 64 85 15 14 65 78 22
English Learners < < < < - 33 33 67 - 39 39 61
Homeless < < < < < < < < < < < <
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < < < < < < <
Grade 3 English Reading Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 13 54 67 33 19 45 64 36 9 49 58 42
Female 17 58 75 25 25 39 65 35 9 49 58 42
Male 8 50 58 42 12 51 63 37 8 50 58 42
American Indian < < < <
Black < < < < < < < < < < < <
Hispanic < < < < < < < < 9 36 45 55
White 13 58 70 30 21 48 69 31 9 54 64 36
Multiple Races < < < < < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities - 10 10 90 - 20 20 80 5 43 48 52
Students without Disabilities 14 59 73 27 22 49 72 28 10 51 61 39
Economically Disadvantaged 9 44 53 47 8 34 42 58 5 38 44 56
Not Economically Disadvantaged 16 63 78 22 30 56 86 14 11 57 69 31
English Learners < < < < < < < < < < < <
Homeless < < < < < < < < < < < <
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < 100 0 < < < <
Grade 4 English Reading Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 16 62 78 22 16 56 72 28 12 59 70 30
Female 20 55 75 25 23 51 74 26 16 55 71 29
Male 11 70 80 20 9 61 70 30 7 62 69 31
Asian < < 100 0 < < < <
Black < < 100 0 < < < < < < 100 0
Hispanic < < < < < < < < < < < <
White 17 62 78 22 16 62 78 22 13 57 71 29
Multiple Races < < < < < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities 8 67 75 25 - 31 31 69 6 17 22 78
Students without Disabilities 17 62 78 22 19 60 79 21 13 68 82 18
Economically Disadvantaged 13 53 66 34 10 52 63 38 8 43 50 50
Not Economically Disadvantaged 17 67 84 16 22 60 82 18 15 70 85 15
English Learners < < < < < < < < < < < <
Homeless < < < < < < 100 0
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < < < < < 100 0
Grade 5 English Reading Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 15 66 81 19 10 70 80 20 9 64 73 27
Female 21 59 79 21 12 65 77 23 13 58 71 29
Male 8 74 82 18 9 74 83 17 4 71 76 24
Asian < < 100 0 < < 100 0
Black < < < < < < 100 0 < < < <
Hispanic < < < < < < < < < < < <
White 14 69 83 17 11 70 80 20 10 70 80 20
Multiple Races 30 40 70 30 < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities < < < < 17 42 58 42 - 13 13 87
Students without Disabilities 17 71 88 13 10 74 83 17 11 75 85 15
Economically Disadvantaged 16 59 75 25 9 63 71 29 2 63 65 35
Not Economically Disadvantaged 15 70 85 15 11 74 85 15 15 66 81 19
English Learners < < < < < < < < < < < <
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < < < < < < <
Grade 6 English Reading Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Grade 7 English Reading Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Grade 8 English Reading Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
EOC English Reading Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Writing Performance: All Students

This chart displays the percentage of students passing state writing tests. Virginia students are assessed in writing in grade 8 and once in most high schools with a state end-of-course (EOC) writing test. If a high school administers a locally developed writing assessment, results are not included in this chart as scores on locally developed writing assessments are not reported to the Virginia Department of Education. Use the drop down menu above the chart to view results for a specific test. Use the menu below the chart to select results for a specific group of students. Practice test items representative of the content and skills included in current Standards of Learning assessments are available on the Virginia Department of Education website to assist in understanding the format of the tests and questions.
English Writing Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Grade 8 Writing Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
EOC Writing Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Math Performance: All Students

This chart displays the percentage of students passing state mathematics tests. Virginia students are assessed annually in mathematics in grades 3-8 and at the end of secondary courses (Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II) as needed to meet graduation requirements. Use the drop down menu above the chart to view results for a specific test. Use the menu below the chart to select results for a specific group of students. Practice test items representative of the content and skills included in current Standards of Learning assessments are available on the Virginia Department of Education website to assist in understanding the format of the tests and questions.
Mathematics Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 12 61 73 27 14 58 72 28 13 56 70 30
Female 14 60 73 27 16 54 70 30 12 57 69 31
Male 11 62 73 27 11 63 74 26 14 56 70 30
American Indian < < < < < < < <
Asian < < 100 0 < < < < < < 100 0
Black < < < < < < < < < < < <
Hispanic 12 53 65 35 5 57 62 38 9 34 44 56
White 14 61 74 26 14 60 75 25 14 60 74 26
Multiple Races 5 67 71 29 14 50 64 36 10 52 62 38
Students with Disabilities - 34 34 66 5 28 33 68 - 35 35 65
Students without Disabilities 14 64 78 22 15 63 79 21 16 61 78 22
Economically Disadvantaged 5 57 62 38 8 53 61 39 6 52 58 42
Not Economically Disadvantaged 18 63 81 19 19 63 82 18 19 59 78 22
English Learners - 60 60 40 6 50 56 44 4 26 30 70
Homeless < < < < < < < < < < < <
Military Connected < < < < < < < < < < < <
Grade 3 Mathematics Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 9 58 68 32 12 57 69 31 11 53 63 37
Female 10 58 69 31 14 57 71 29 11 49 60 40
Male 8 58 67 33 10 57 67 33 10 56 66 34
American Indian < < < <
Black < < < < < < 100 0 < < < <
Hispanic < < < < < < < < 8 31 38 62
White 10 61 71 29 13 56 69 31 12 55 68 32
Multiple Races < < < < < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities - 20 20 80 - 13 13 87 - 38 38 62
Students without Disabilities 10 63 73 27 14 65 79 21 14 57 70 30
Economically Disadvantaged 2 56 58 42 6 52 58 42 5 44 49 51
Not Economically Disadvantaged 16 61 76 24 18 62 80 20 14 59 73 27
English Learners < < < < < < < < < < < <
Homeless < < < < < < < < < < < <
Military Connected < < < < < < 100 0 < < < <
Grade 4 Mathematics Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 12 64 76 24 16 52 68 32 15 58 73 27
Female 14 61 75 25 23 40 64 36 14 55 69 31
Male 11 66 77 23 9 63 72 28 15 61 76 24
Asian < < 100 0 < < < <
Black < < 100 0 < < < < < < 100 0
Hispanic < < 100 0 < < < < < < < <
White 11 62 73 27 19 55 74 26 16 60 76 24
Multiple Races < < < < < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities - 58 58 42 - 31 31 69 - 28 28 72
Students without Disabilities 14 65 78 22 19 55 74 26 18 65 83 17
Economically Disadvantaged 3 55 58 42 8 50 58 42 5 50 55 45
Not Economically Disadvantaged 17 69 86 14 24 53 78 22 22 64 85 15
English Learners < < < < < < < < < < < <
Homeless < < < < < < 100 0
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < < < < < 100 0
Grade 5 Mathematics Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 16 61 77 23 14 67 80 20 14 59 73 27
Female 18 59 77 23 12 65 77 23 11 67 78 22
Male 15 62 77 23 15 68 83 17 17 51 68 32
Asian < < 100 0 < < 100 0
Black < < < < < < < < < < < <
Hispanic < < < < < < 100 0 18 36 55 45
White 22 58 80 20 12 70 82 18 14 66 80 20
Multiple Races - 80 80 20 < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities < < < < 17 42 58 42 - 40 40 60
Students without Disabilities 18 65 83 17 13 70 83 17 17 62 79 21
Economically Disadvantaged 9 63 72 28 11 57 69 31 7 63 70 30
Not Economically Disadvantaged 21 60 81 19 15 72 87 13 20 55 76 24
English Learners < < < < < < < < 10 40 50 50
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < 100 0 < < < <
Grade 6 Mathematics Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Grade 7 Mathematics Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Grade 8 Mathematics Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Algebra I Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Geometry Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Algebra II Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Science Performance: All Students

This chart displays the percentage of students passing state science tests. Virginia students are assessed in science in grades 5 and 8 and at the end of secondary courses (Earth Science, Biology and Chemistry) as needed to meet graduation requirements. Use the drop down menu above the chart to view results for a specific test. Use the menu below the chart to select results for a specific group of students. Practice test items representative of the content and skills included in current Standards of Learning assessments are available on the Virginia Department of Education website to assist in understanding the format of the tests and questions.
Science Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 19 54 73 27 21 56 77 23 24 50 74 26
Female 23 56 79 21 16 58 74 26 22 53 76 24
Male 15 51 67 33 25 55 79 21 26 47 72 28
Asian < < 100 0 < < 100 0
Black < < < < < < 100 0 < < < <
Hispanic < < < < < < < < 9 36 45 55
White 22 58 80 20 23 55 78 22 27 56 83 17
Multiple Races 20 40 60 40 < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities < < < < 17 33 50 50 7 33 40 60
Students without Disabilities 21 61 82 18 21 60 81 19 27 53 81 19
Economically Disadvantaged 16 50 66 34 9 60 69 31 14 58 72 28
Not Economically Disadvantaged 21 57 79 21 28 54 82 18 33 43 76 24
English Learners < < < < < < < < 10 30 40 60
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < < < < < < <
Grade 5 Science Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 19 54 73 27 21 56 77 23 24 50 74 26
Female 23 56 79 21 16 58 74 26 22 53 76 24
Male 15 51 67 33 25 55 79 21 26 47 72 28
Asian < < 100 0 < < 100 0
Black < < < < < < 100 0 < < < <
Hispanic < < < < < < < < 9 36 45 55
White 22 58 80 20 23 55 78 22 27 56 83 17
Multiple Races 20 40 60 40 < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities < < < < 17 33 50 50 7 33 40 60
Students without Disabilities 21 61 82 18 21 60 81 19 27 53 81 19
Economically Disadvantaged 16 50 66 34 9 60 69 31 14 58 72 28
Not Economically Disadvantaged 21 57 79 21 28 54 82 18 33 43 76 24
English Learners < < < < < < < < 10 30 40 60
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < < < < < < <
Grade 8 Science Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Biology Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Chemistry Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Earth Science Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

History Performance: All Students

This chart displays the percentage of students passing state tests in history/social science. Virginia students are assessed in history/social science once in elementary school (Virginia Studies), once in middle school (Civics and Economics) and at the end of secondary courses (Geography, World History I, World History II and Virginia and United States History) as needed to meet graduation requirements. Use the drop down menu above the chart to view results for a specific test. Use the menu below the chart to select results for a specific group of students. Practice test items representative of the content and skills included in current Standards of Learning assessments are available on the Virginia Department of Education website to assist in understanding the format of the tests and questions.
History Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 25 52 76 24 29 38 67 33 24 41 65 35
Female 26 44 70 30 26 40 66 34 27 33 60 40
Male 24 59 83 17 32 36 68 32 20 49 69 31
Black < < 100 0 < < < < < < < <
Hispanic < < < < < < < < < < < <
White 26 49 75 25 30 44 74 26 24 43 68 32
Multiple Races < < < < < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities 18 45 64 36 8 17 25 75 - 35 35 65
Students without Disabilities 26 53 78 22 32 42 73 27 29 42 71 29
Economically Disadvantaged 16 45 61 39 11 41 52 48 5 38 44 56
Not Economically Disadvantaged 29 55 84 16 47 36 82 18 37 43 80 20
English Learners < < < < < < < < < < < <
Homeless < < < < < < 100 0
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < < < < < 100 0
VA Studies Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
All Students 25 52 76 24 29 38 67 33 24 41 65 35
Female 26 44 70 30 26 40 66 34 27 33 60 40
Male 24 59 83 17 32 36 68 32 20 49 69 31
Black < < 100 0 < < < < < < < <
Hispanic < < < < < < < < < < < <
White 26 49 75 25 30 44 74 26 24 43 68 32
Multiple Races < < < < < < < < < < < <
Students with Disabilities 18 45 64 36 8 17 25 75 - 35 35 65
Students without Disabilities 26 53 78 22 32 42 73 27 29 42 71 29
Economically Disadvantaged 16 45 61 39 11 41 52 48 5 38 44 56
Not Economically Disadvantaged 29 55 84 16 47 36 82 18 37 43 80 20
English Learners < < < < < < < < < < < <
Homeless < < < < < < 100 0
Military Connected < < 100 0 < < < < < < 100 0
VA & US History Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
World History I Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
World History II Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Civics & Econ Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
Geography Performance 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Student Subgroup Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed Advanced Proficient Passed Failed
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Number of Recently Arrived English Language Learners Exempted From State Reading Assessments

2021-20222022-20232023-2024
School--5
Division11819
State4,0064,4606,361
Number of Recently Arrived English Language Learners Exempted From State Reading Assessments

Virginia Alternate Assessment Program Participation Rates

Reading
Subject Area Number of Students Taking VAAP Tests Total Number of Students Percent of Students Taking VAAP Tests
Number and percentage of students participating in the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program.

Enrollment

Fall Membership by Grade

Grade 2022-20232023-2024
Pre-kindergarten3736
Kindergarten7398
Grade 18269
Grade 29584
Grade 310094
Grade 49197
Grade 59891
Total Students576569

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Fall Membership by Subgroups

2023 Fall Membership By Subgroup: Racial and Ethnic Groups

The Virginia Department of Education annually collects statistics on the number of students enrolled in public schools on September 30.  Student counts are reported by grade assignment, race, ethnicity, disability, English proficiency, and economic status. The collection of race and ethnicity information as specified by the U.S. Department of Education is required for eligibility for federal education funds and for accountability reports. A student is reported as economically disadvantaged if he or she meets any one of the following criteria:
  • Is eligible for Free/Reduced Meals;
  • Receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;
  • Is eligible for Medicaid; or
  • Is a migrant or is experiencing homelessness.
.
Fall Membership by Subgroup
Subgroup 2022-20232023-2024
All Students576569
Female281276
Male295293
American Indian11
Asian23
Black2136
Hispanic4862
White462426
Multiple Races4241
Students with Disabilities7792
Students without Disabilities499477
Economically Disadvantaged287266
Not Economically Disadvantaged289303
English Learners3143
Not English Learners545526
Homeless32
Military Connected1811
Foster Care41
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Finance

Per-Pupil Spending

2022-2023 Per-Pupil Spending

Expenditures included in per-pupil calculations include actual personnel and non-personnel costs. The per-pupil expenditure calculations exclude expenditures that are not directly related to educational services provided to students in pre-kindergarten classes as well as in grades K-12. Excluded expenditures include adult education, community services, non-regular school day programs, capital purchases, debt service, food services, and fund transfers.

Per-Pupil Expenditures School Division State
End-of-Year Average Daily Membership
School-Level Expenditures Per-Pupil
Federal
State/Local
Total
Division-Level Expenditures Per-Pupil
Federal
State/Local
Total
Total Per-Pupil Expenditures
Expenditure Summary
Excluded from Per-Pupil Formula
Total Expenditures

Learning Climate

Chronic Absenteeism

Chronic Absenteeism 2023-2024 School Year:

Daily attendance is critical to success in school. A student is considered chronically absent if he or she misses two or more instructional days per month (18 days, or 10 percent of a 180-day school year) regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused. According to the U.S. Department of Education:
  • Children who are chronically absent in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade are much less likely to read on grade level by the third grade.
  • Students who can't read at grade level by the third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.
  • By high school, regular attendance is a better dropout indicator than test scores.
  • A student who is chronically absent in any year between the eighth and twelfth grade is seven times more likely to drop out of school.
Absenteeism by Subgroup
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Subgroup Below 10% 10% or Above Below 10% 10% or Above Below 10% 10% or Above
All Students433864726445567
Female214452332822333
Male218412393623234
American Indian<<<<<<
Asian<<<<<<
Black131114197
Hispanic309446469
White348693774935149
Multiple Races397375352
Students with Disabilities491874158218
Economically Disadvantaged183652164820050
English Learners194334376
Homeless<<<<<<
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Standards of Accreditation (SOA) Offenses Data

2023-2024 Offenses
  Number of Offenses
Behaviors that Impede Academic Progress 13
Relationship Behaviors without Physical Harm 36
Behaviors of a Safety Concern 26
Behaviors that Endanger the Health, Safety, or Welfare of Self or Others 5

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Short-Term Suspensions

Short-Term Suspensions:

Increasingly, Virginia schools are implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, a nationally-recognized approach to support positive academic and behavioral outcomes for students. This positive approach to discipline prepares teachers and principals to implement new techniques that reduce disruptive student behaviors that lead to suspensions and decrease instructional time. A short-term suspension (10 days of less) may be imposed by a principal, an assistant principal, or a designee teacher in the principal’s absence. The principal or assistant principal must tell the student of the charges against him or her. If the student denies them, he or she is given an explanation of the facts as known to the school and an opportunity to present his version of what occurred. Notice to the parent may be oral or written, depending on local school board policy, and must include information on the length of the suspension, the availability of community-based educational options, and the student’s right to return to regular school attendance when the suspension period has expired.  A parent may ask for a short-term suspension decision to be reviewed by the superintendent or his designee. Local school board policy will determine whether the superintendent’s decision is final or can be appealed to the local school board. For more information, see A Parent’s Guide To Understanding Student Discipline Policies and Practices In Virginia Schools.
Short-Term Suspensions
  2021-20222022-20232023-2024
Subgroup % Population% Short-Term Suspensions% Population% Short-Term Suspensions% Population% Short-Term Suspensions
American Indian0.20.20.2
Asian0.40.30.5
Black2.73.6206.3
Hispanic7.58.310.9
Native Hawaiian------
White80.410080.273.374.9100
Multiple Races8.97.36.77.2
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Long-Term Suspensions

Long-Term Supensions:

Increasingly, Virginia schools are implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, a nationally-recognized approach to support positive academic and behavioral outcomes for students. This positive approach to discipline prepares teachers and principals to implement new techniques that reduce disruptive student behaviors that lead to suspensions and decrease instructional time. A long-term suspension (more than 10 school days and less than 365 calendar days)  is usually imposed by a disciplinary hearing officer upon recommendation of a principal. The student must be told of the charges against him or her. If the student denies them, he or she is given an explanation of the facts as known to the school and an opportunity to present his or her version of what occurred. Notice to the parent (and child) must be in writing and must include information on the length of and reason for the suspension, the right to a hearing in accordance with local school board policy, the availability of community-based educational options, and the student’s right to return to regular school attendance when the suspension period has expired or to attend an appropriate alternative education program approved by the school board during the suspension or after the suspension period expires. Costs for any community-based educational programs or alternative programs that are not part of the program offered by the school division are the financial responsibility of the parent. A parent has the right to appeal a long-term suspension decision in accordance with local school board policy. The appeal may first go to the local superintendent or his or her designee or to a sub-committee of the local school board; final appeal is to the full school board. The appeal must be decided by the school board within 30 days. For more information, see A Parent’s Guide To Understanding Student Discipline Policies and Practices In Virginia Schools.
Long-Term Suspensions
  2021-20222022-20232023-2024
Subgroup % Population% Long-Term Suspensions% Population% Long-Term Suspensions% Population% Long-Term Suspensions
American Indian0.20.20.2
Asian0.40.30.5
Black2.73.66.3
Hispanic7.58.310.9
Native Hawaiian
White80.480.274.9
Multiple Races8.97.37.2
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Expulsions

Expulsions:

Increasingly, Virginia schools are implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, a nationally-recognized approach to support positive academic and behavioral outcomes for students. This positive approach to discipline prepares teachers and principals to implement new techniques that reduce disruptive student behaviors that lead to suspensions and decrease instructional time. An expulsion (removal from school for 365 calendar days) may only be imposed by a local school board. The student must be told of the charges against him or her. If the student denies them, he or she is given an explanation of the facts as known to the school and an opportunity to present his or her version of what occurred.  The parent (and child) must be noticed in writing of the proposed expulsion, the reasons the expulsion is being proposed, and of the right to a hearing before the school board or a sub-committee of the school board, depending on local policy. If the student is expelled, the parent is sent a written notification of the length of the expulsion and information on the availability of community-based educational, training, and intervention programs. The notice must state whether the student is eligible to return to regular school or to attend an approved alternative education program or an adult education program offered during or after the period of expulsion. The student may apply for readmission to be effective one calendar year from the date of his or her expulsion. For more information, see A Parent’s Guide To Understanding Student Discipline Policies and Practices In Virginia Schools.
Expulsions
  2021-20222022-20232023-2024
Subgroup % Population% Expulsions% Population% Expulsions% Population% Expulsions
American Indian0.20.20.2
Asian0.40.30.5
Black2.73.66.3
Hispanic7.58.310.9
Native Hawaiian------
White80.480.274.9
Multiple Races8.97.37.2
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility

Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility:

School divisions that choose to take part in the National School Lunch Program get cash subsidies and donated commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for each meal they serve. In return, they must serve lunches that meet Federal requirements, and they must offer free or reduced-price lunches to eligible children. The School Breakfast Program operates by supporting breakfasts in the same manner as the National School Lunch Program.   At the beginning of each school year, letters and meal applications are distributed to households of children attending school. This letter informs households that school nutrition programs are available and that free and reduced-price meals are available based on income criteria. Applications have been eliminated totally in divisions that implement the community eligibility provision for all schools within the division. Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those between 130 percent and 185 percent of the poverty level are eligible for reduced-price meals, for which students can be charged no more than 40 cents for lunch and 30 cents for breakfast. All other students pay the full price for meals. See the Virginia Department of Education website for more information about school nutrition programs.
Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility
  2021-20222022-20232023-2024
  PercentagePercentagePercentage
All Students 42.35186.2
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Free and Reduced Breakfast Participation of Eligible Students

Free and Reduced Breakfast Participation of Eligible Students :

The above pie graph displays the average daily percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals who participated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture School Breakfast Program. The School Breakfast Program is a federally assisted meal program that provides nutritious breakfast meals to students. The Virginia Department of Education administers the program at the state level and school divisions administer the program at the local level. Participation in the School Breakfast Program has been linked increased achievement, reduced absenteeism and tardiness, fewer disciplinary problems, and better student health. Breakfast menus must provide one-fourth of the daily recommended levels for protein, calcium, iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calories. Participating schools must serve breakfasts that meet Federal nutrition standards – one quarter of daily recommended levels of protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A and C and calories – and must provide free and reduced-price breakfasts to eligible children. The No Kid Hungry Virginia campaign and the Virginia 365 Project are key state initiatives to increase participation in school nutrition programs and eliminate childhood hunger.  
Free and Reduced Breakfast Participation
  2021-20222022-20232023-2024
  PercentagePercentagePercentage
All Students 52.54749
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Free and Reduced Lunch Participation of Eligible Students

Free and Reduced Lunch Participation of Eligible Students:

The above pie graph displays the average daily percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals who participated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture School Lunch Program. School divisions that take part in the National School Lunch Program get cash subsidies and donated food items from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for each meal served. In return, schools must serve lunches that meet federal requirements, and must offer free or reduced-price lunches to eligible children. Studies show that well-nourished students are better learners. The No Kid Hungry Virginia campaign and the Virginia 365 Project are key state initiatives to increase participation in school nutrition programs and eliminate childhood hunger.  
Free and Reduced Lunch Participation
  2021-20222022-20232023-2024
  PercentagePercentagePercentage
All Students 77.168.860.4
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Civil Rights Data Collection

The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a survey of all public schools and school districts in the United States. The CRDC includes data on student access to courses, programs, staff, and resources relevant to educational equity and opportunity for students.​ The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights reports information collected through the CRDC in carrying out its mission “to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.”​ More information about the Civil Rights Data Collection is available on the Virginia Department of Education website.

Teacher Quality

Teacher Quality

Teacher Quality All Schools
Poverty Level Out-of-Field Teachers Inexperienced Teachers Out-of-Field and Inexperienced Teachers
Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

This table reports the percentages of teachers who are teaching out of field (not fully endorsed for the content they are teaching) or who are inexperienced (less than one year of classroom experience). Percentages are reported for Title I schools, non-Title I schools, all schools and for high-poverty and low-poverty schools.

School Leaders

Inexperienced (First-Year) School Leaders
Poverty Level Principals Assistant Principals
Percent Number Percent Number

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Virginia defines “Inexperienced School Leader” as a principal or assistant principal with less than one school year of experience in the respective role. Educator data on the number and percentage of inexperienced teachers, principals, and other school leaders, teachers teaching with emergency or provisional credentials, and teachers who are not teaching in the field for which the teacher is certified for licensed shall be presented in the aggregate and disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools (ESEA section 1111(h)(1)(C)(ix) and (2)(C)).

Provisionally Licensed Teachers

Provisionally Licensed Teachers
Poverty Level All Teachers Special Education Teachers
Percent Number Percent Number

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

This table reports the percentages of all teachers and special education teachers who are teaching with a provisional license.

Teacher Educational Attainment

Teacher Educational Attainment: 2023-2024

No additional explanation available.
Teacher Educational Attainment
  Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree Other
2021-202248%52%0%0%
2022-202348%49%0%3%
2023-202445%53%0%2%
< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
- = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Every Student Succeeds Act

2024 ESSA Status: Not Identified for Support and Improvement
2024 Accreditation Status: Accredited

ESSA School Quality Indicators Summary

Student GroupEnglish Reading PerformanceMathematics PerformanceEnglish Learner ProgressChronic AbsenteeismFederal Graduation Indicator
All StudentsNoNo-No-
AsianTSTS-TS-
BlackTSTS-TS-
HispanicTSTS-No-
WhiteNoNo-Yes-
Multiple RacesTSTS-Yes-
Economically DisadvantagedNoNo-No-
English LearnersTSYesTSNo-
Students with DisabilitiesNoNo-No-

Yes = Annual target met
Yes - CP = Annual target met and improved from previous year
Yes - No CP = Annual target met and did not improve from previous year
No = Annual target not met
TS = Too few students to evaluate
— = Not applicable or no students

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) requires states to set annual and long-term targets for raising the achievement of all students. Virginia schools are focused on the following school quality indicators in meeting the objectives of the federal law:
  • Reading performance — percentage of students in the school passing state tests in reading
  • Mathematics performance — percentage of students in the school passing state tests in mathematics
  • Growth in reading and mathematics — percentage of students in the school either passing state tests in reading and mathematics or making significant progress toward passing
  • English learner progress — percentage of English learners making progress toward English-language proficiency
  • Chronic absenteeism — percentage of students missing 10 percent or more of the school year, regardless of reason (students receiving homebound and home-based instruction excluded)
  • Federal Graduation Indicator — percentage of students graduating within four years of entering the ninth grade with a Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma
More information about ESSA implementation in Virginia is available on the Virginia Department of Education website. Detailed state assessment results — including results by test type and student groups — are available on VDOE’s Test Results Build-A-Table data tool.

ESSA Annual Targets and Long-Term Goals: Reading

Student GroupCurrent RateThree-Year RateAnnual TargetLong-Term Goal
All Students67%72%79%88%
Asian<<91%88%
Black<74%68%88%
Hispanic52%57%68%88%
White72%75%85%88%
Multiple Races48%56%83%88%
Economically Disadvantaged53%58%68%88%
English Learners50%47%60%88%
Students with Disabilities30%34%57%88%

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
— = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires annual testing in reading in grades 3-8 and once during high school. Virginia’s ESSA implementation plan expects that by the 2023-2024 school year, at least 75 percent of all students, and of all students in the student groups listed in this table, will be able to demonstrate grade-level proficiency by passing state reading tests. Annual targets for student groups reflect improvement upon base-line performance from the 2015-2016 school year. Student groups meeting or exceeding annual or long-term targets must improve performance as compared to the previous year. Note: Reading pass rates reported for high schools reflect the performance of a 12th-grade class of students who entered the ninth grade at the same time. More information about ESSA implementation in Virginia is available on the Virginia Department of Education website. Detailed state assessment results — including results by test type and student groups — are available on VDOE’s Test Results Build-A-Table data tool.

ESSA Annual Targets and Long-Term Goals: Mathematics

Student GroupCurrent RateThree-Year RateAnnual TargetLong-Term Goal
All Students71%73%74%85%
Asian<<90%85%
Black<65%61%85%
Hispanic48%59%63%85%
White75%75%81%85%
Multiple Races62%66%77%85%
Economically Disadvantaged58%61%62%85%
English Learners46%60%58%85%
Students with Disabilities35%35%54%85%

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
— = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires annual testing in mathematics in grades 3-8 and once during high school. Virginia’s ESSA implementation plan expects that by the 2023-2024 school year, at least 70 percent of all students, and of all students in the student groups listed in this table, will be able to demonstrate grade-level proficiency by passing state mathematics tests. Annual targets for student groups reflect improvement upon base-line performance during the 2015-2016 school year. Student groups meeting or exceeding annual or long-term targets must improve performance compared to the previous year. Mathematics pass rates reported for high schools reflect the performance of a 12th-grade class of students who entered the ninth grade at the same time. Note: Under Virginia’s approved mathematics waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students who are enrolled in advanced mathematics courses take the state mathematics test for the course in which they are enrolled. For more information about the mathematics waiver, see “ESSA Mathematics Waiver” in the Glossary. More information about ESSA implementation in Virginia is available on the Virginia Department of Education website. Detailed state assessment results — including results by test type and student groups — are available on VDOE’s Test Results Build-A-Table data tool.

ESSA Pass Rates: Science

Student GroupCurrent Rate
All Students76%
Asian<
Black<
Hispanic50%
White84%
Multiple Races<
Economically Disadvantaged72%
English Learners50%
Students with Disabilities40%

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
— = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires that students take state tests in science at least once during elementary school, once during middle school and once during high school. Note: Science pass rates reported for high schools reflect the performance on the state Biology test of a 12th-grade class of students who entered the ninth grade at the same time.

Chronic Absenteeism

Student GroupCurrent RateThree-Year RateAnnual TargetLong-Term Goal
All Students14%13%12%10%
Asian<<10%10%
Black27%27%12%10%
Hispanic22%17%12%10%
White14%12%12%10%
Multiple Races5%9%12%10%
Economically Disadvantaged22%20%13%10%
English Learners21%16%12%10%
Students with Disabilities19%18%14%10%

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
— = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Virginia encourages schools to provide flexible, in-person instructional make-up time with a licensed teacher outside of normal school hours when a student is absent from school. Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, the chronic absenteeism rates used for school accreditation include this flexible make-up time.

The chronic absenteeism rate displayed here is referred to as "The Adjusted Chronic Absenteeism Rate" to differentiate it from "The Federal, Unadjusted Chronic Absenteeism Rate" used for school-level federal accountability determinations.

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires states to set annual and long-term targets for reducing chronic absenteeism.

Virginia’s ESSA implementation plan expects that by the 2023-2024 school year, no more than 10 percent of all students, and of students in the student groups listed in this table, will be chronically absent.

Annual targets for student groups reflect improvement upon base-line data from the 2015-2016 school year.

Student groups meeting or exceeding annual or long-term targets for reducing chronic absenteeism must improve performance compared to the previous year.

English Learner Progress and Proficiency

English LearnersPercentAnnual TargetLong-Term Goal
English Learner Progress70%54%58%
English Learner Proficiency9%--

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
— = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires states to set annual targets and long-term goals for increasing the percentage of English learners making progress toward attaining English-language proficiency. Virginia also reports on the percentage of English learners who attain proficiency.
English LearnersNumeratorDenominatorRate
English Learner Progress192770%
English Learner Proficiency4439%

ESSA Participation Rates

Student GroupEnglish Reading ParticipationMathematics ParticipationScience Participation
Assessed Not Assessed Assessed Not Assessed Assessed Not Assessed
All Students100%-100%-100%-
Asian<<<<<<
Black<<<<<<
Hispanic100%-100%-100%-
White100%-100%-100%-
Multiple Races100%-100%-<<
Economically Disadvantaged100%-100%-100%-
Not Economically Disadvantaged100%-100%-100%-
English Learners100%-100%-100%-
Students with Disabilities100%-100%-100%-
Students without Disabilities100%-100%-100%-
Female100%-100%-100%-
Male100%-100%-100%-
Migrant------

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
— = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires states to assess at least 95 percent of students in reading and mathematics in grades 3-8, and to test at least 95 percent of students in reading and mathematics at least once during their high school careers. States also report on the percentage of students assessed in science in elementary school, middle school and in high school (Biology).

Growth in Reading and Mathematics

Student GroupGrowth English ReadingGrowth Mathematics
All Students79%82%
Asian<<
Black<<
Hispanic56%53%
White83%86%
Multiple Races67%87%
Economically Disadvantaged64%78%
English Learners53%56%
Students with Disabilities36%67%

< = A group below state definition for personally identifiable results
— = Not applicable or no data for group
* = Data not yet available

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, growth in reading and mathematics is a factor in identifying elementary and middle schools for improvement and increased state support. The percentage of students showing growth in reading and mathematics includes students passing state tests and non-passing students who are making significant progress toward passing.

School Readiness

Kindergarten Students' Public Preschool Experience

This chart displays the percentage of kindergarten students who were previously enrolled in a public preschool within a Virginia school division. Students who were enrolled in a public preschool program administered by a non-governmental agency — such as a Head Start program administered by a local nonprofit organization — are not included.
Percent of Kindergarten Students With Public Preschool Experience

Kindergarten Students Meeting Fall Literacy Benchmarks

This chart presents the percentage of kindergarten students scoring at or above the benchmark on the fall Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) assessment. Note: Fairfax County Public Schools administers an alternate literacy assessment and school-level results for Fairfax County kindergarten students are not reported to the Virginia Department of Education.
Percent of Kindergarten Students Meeting Fall Literacy Benchmarks​​​
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