Summary:
Fulks Run, Virginia is home to a single elementary school, Fulks Run Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Rockingham County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 90 out of 130 in Virginia and has a 2-star rating, Fulks Run Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance in mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages.
Fulks Run Elementary's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 93.75% is particularly impressive, far surpassing the Rockingham County Public Schools district average of 62.75% and the Virginia state average of 70.11%. The school's 4th-grade and 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rates are also above the district and state averages, indicating a consistent strength in mathematics instruction. However, the school's reading performance is more mixed, with proficiency rates ranging from 50% to 68.75% across different grade levels.
Despite the school's academic strengths, it faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students (85.51%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a population with significant economic challenges. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 965 out of 1,109 Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 827 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, a trend that warrants further investigation. Overall, Fulks Run Elementary stands out as a school with strong mathematics performance, but with room for improvement in reading and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
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