Best Public Schools in Ruther Glen, VA

Summary:

The city of Ruther Glen, Virginia is home to two elementary schools: Lewis and Clark Elementary and Madison Elementary. Based on the available data, Lewis and Clark Elementary appears to be the standout school in the area, consistently outperforming Madison Elementary and the Caroline County Public Schools district on state assessments.

Lewis and Clark Elementary has higher proficiency rates than the district and state in most subject areas, including mathematics, reading, science, and Virginia Studies. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's mathematics proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades were significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Lewis and Clark Elementary has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students compared to Madison Elementary.

While Madison Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $7,913 compared to $7,016 for Lewis and Clark Elementary, the performance gap between the two schools suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the differences in academic achievement. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both schools also indicate that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in student performance, and targeted interventions could help address these challenges.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lewis and Clark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18101 Clark & York Blvd	Ruther Glen	22546	Caroline County	Caroline County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 448-0175	890	55	16.1	75.2%	494 (55.5%)	199 (22.4%)	94 (10.6%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	91 (10.2%)	60.2	488^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.2%		67.1	383^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	65.6%	105	85.6	64.5	79.3	71.3	71.9	70.9	73.3	75.0	$7,016	$216	$6,799
Madison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9075 Chance Place	Ruther Glen	22546	Caroline County	Caroline County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 448-2171	466	31	15.0	76.0%	206 (44.2%)	135 (29.0%)	66 (14.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.0%)	39.8	729^th of 1114 public elementary schools	34.6%		35.1	785^th of 1114 public elementary schools	29.5%	56	53.5	42.6	75.3	74.0	69.0	53.3	72.4	56.7	$7,913	$725	$7,188

Cities Near Ruther Glen

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Milford	7.22 mi	3	342^nd
Beaverdam	7.35 mi	1	181^st
Spotsylvania	8.75 mi	20	206^th
Fredericksburg	12.22 mi	31	272^nd
Ashland	15.36 mi	5	169^th

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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.

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.