Summary:
The city of Colonial Beach, Virginia is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Washington District Elementary and Colonial Beach Elementary) and 1 high school (Colonial Beach High). The data reveals that Washington District Elementary is the standout performer, consistently outpacing the Westmoreland County Public Schools and Virginia state averages on standardized tests, particularly in 3rd-5th grade math and reading, as well as 5th grade science. Colonial Beach Elementary also performs well, often exceeding the Colonial Beach Public Schools and state averages in math and reading.
However, the data also highlights the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools in this area. All three schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a large proportion of students come from low-income households. Washington District Elementary has an exceptionally high rate of 100.26%, and the school spends $10,195 per student, which is higher than the other two schools. This suggests an effort to provide additional resources and support for its high-poverty student population.
While Colonial Beach High has some strong performances, such as in 11th grade English reading, it also lags behind the district and state in areas like 8th grade math and science. The differences in academic performance and socioeconomic factors across the three schools highlight the unique challenges and needs of the Colonial Beach community.
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