Best Public Schools in Pembroke, VA


Summary:

The city of Pembroke, Virginia has just one school serving grades PK-7, Eastern Elementary/Middle School, which is part of the Giles County Public Schools district. While the school does not have any clear "standout" performance compared to others in the area, it demonstrates some notable strengths and areas for improvement based on the available data.

Eastern Elementary/Middle School generally performs above the Giles County district average on state standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, 77.78% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 60.05% district-wide and 67.98% statewide. The school also excels in 4th grade Virginia Studies, with 91.07% of students scoring proficient or better, well above the 70.29% district and 68.75% state averages. However, the school's English reading proficiency rates often fall below the statewide average, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

With nearly 29% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Eastern Elementary/Middle serves a diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic background. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from 709th out of 1,109 Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 543rd out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, indicating that its performance relative to other schools in the state is not entirely consistent. Overall, Eastern Elementary/Middle appears to be a solid performer in certain academic areas, but may have room for growth in others as the school community works to support the diverse needs of its students.








Cities Near Pembroke

See the top VA Virginia cities

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
t-SD2L3_51__Pembroke___3_13_011110011__ retrieved from Database in 29 milliseconds.