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Falling Branch Elementary School vs. Indian Valley Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Falling Branch Elementary School
735 Falling Branch Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Indian Valley Elementary School
4130 Indian Valley Rd Nw
Radford, VA 24141
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Indian Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falling Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Indian Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-7
Total Students
569 students
128 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Falling Branch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Indian Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
64% | 36%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Falling Branch Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Indian Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Falling Branch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Indian Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Falling Branch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Floyd County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#845 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#381 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Falling Branch Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Indian Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 50% in VA)
75-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Falling Branch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Floyd County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Falling Branch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indian Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Floyd County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Falling Branch Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Indian Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
1
Kindergarten Students
98
13
Grade 1 Students
69
17
Grade 2 Students
84
14
Grade 3 Students
94
14
Grade 4 Students
97
12
Grade 5 Students
91
20
Grade 6 Students
-
14
Grade 7 Students
-
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Falling Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Indian Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Floyd County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Falling Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Indian Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Floyd County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Falling Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Indian Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Floyd County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% White
75%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Falling Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Indian Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Floyd County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Falling Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Indian Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Floyd County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Falling Branch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Indian Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Floyd County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Falling Branch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Indian Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Floyd County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Falling Branch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Indian Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Floyd County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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