The Virginia Assessment Program includes Standards of Learning tests and other statewide assessments in English reading and writing, history/social science, mathematics, and science. The chart below provides information for the three most recent years on the achievement of students on these tests, including percentages of students who demonstrate proficiency and advanced proficiency. The default view is overall performance in the content area. Use the drop down menu to select a specific grade-level or end-of-course test. Use the menu below the chart to view results for a specific student population.
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.
Reporting on the achievement and progress of student groups allows schools to identify learners in need of additional support and resources.
To graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma, a student must earn at least 26 standard units of credit by passing required courses and electives and at least nine verified units of credit by passing Standards of Learning end-of-course assessments in English, mathematics, science and history.
2020-2021 writing results are not reported due to the widespread use of local writing assessments because of the continuing impact of COVID-19 on schools. Writing results for 2019-2020 are not available due to the closure of schools and cancellation of state assessments.
The school quality indicator for academic achievement in English provides equal credit for students who pass state English tests and for non-passing students who show significant improvement.
A school shall not receive a Level- Two rating for more than four consecutive years. A high school’s four-year dropout rate is based on performance during the most recent year or on a three-year average. Level One — Schools with a dropout rate of 0-6 percent or a 10 percent decrease if previously Level Two.
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This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.