Best Public Schools in Birchleaf, VA


Summary:

The city of Birchleaf, Virginia is home to a single school, Sandlick Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Dickenson County Public Schools district. Sandlick Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the district and state in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.6, the school provides a more personalized learning environment compared to many other elementary schools in the district.

Despite having a predominantly white student population (96.81%), Sandlick Elementary serves a relatively low-income community, with 90.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This makes the school's academic achievements all the more impressive, as students from low-income families often face additional challenges. However, the lack of diversity in the student body may be an area for the school and district to address, as exposure to diverse perspectives can be valuable for student development.

Sandlick Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 2-star rating in 2020-2021. Understanding the factors behind this change could provide insights into the school's performance and areas for improvement. Additionally, with limited financial data available, further analysis of the school's resource allocation and how it compares to other schools in the district or state could shed light on the school's ability to support student learning and development.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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