Matthew Whaley Elementary School vs. Laurel Lane Elementary School
Should you attend Matthew Whaley Elementary School or Laurel Lane Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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(Bottom 50% in VA)
(Top 50% in VA)
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(21-22 School Year Data)
(21-22 School Year Data)
School Overview
School
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
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#926 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students 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%
% Hispanic
22%
18%
% Black
20%
15%
% White
46%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
