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Matthew Whaley Elementary School vs. Laurel Lane Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Matthew Whaley Elementary School
301 Scotland St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Laurel Lane Elementary School
112 Laurel Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matthew Whaley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
453 students
500 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matthew Whaley 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matthew Whaley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Lane Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matthew Whaley 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Whaley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Williamsburg-James City 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

#965 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#926 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matthew Whaley 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
76%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthew Whaley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthew Whaley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Matthew Whaley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laurel Lane Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
77
94
Grade 1 Students
74
82
Grade 2 Students
80
79
Grade 3 Students
71
78
Grade 4 Students
70
73
Grade 5 Students
81
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matthew Whaley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matthew Whaley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Williamsburg-James City 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
20%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matthew Whaley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matthew Whaley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Williamsburg-James City 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
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matthew Whaley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matthew Whaley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Williamsburg-James City 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
65%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matthew Whaley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Williamsburg-James City 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 Laurel Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Williamsburg-James City 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
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matthew Whaley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurel Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Williamsburg-James City 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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