Summary:
The city of Millboro, Virginia is home to a single standout school, Millboro Elementary, which serves grades PK-7 and is part of the Bath County Public Schools district. Despite having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Millboro Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading.
Millboro Elementary's exceptional Mathematics proficiency rates, with 88.89% of 3rd-graders meeting or exceeding standards compared to 74.29% for the district and 70.11% for the state, are a standout feature of the school. Additionally, the school's small enrollment of 145 students suggests a favorable student-teacher ratio that may contribute to its academic success. Millboro Elementary's statewide ranking has improved from 579 out of 1,109 Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 455 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, and its rating has also increased from 2 to 3 stars out of 5 during this period.
Overall, Millboro Elementary is a high-performing school that is effectively serving its students and community, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its population. The school's exceptional academic results, particularly in Mathematics, and its ability to overcome these challenges are noteworthy and worthy of further exploration and potential replication in other schools.
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