Summary:
The city of Sandston, Virginia is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Henrico County Public Schools district. The data reveals a mix of performance, with Sandston Elementary standing out as the highest-performing school in the area, despite the high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations across all schools.
Sandston Elementary is the clear standout, with higher test scores than the district and state averages in many subject areas, the highest spending per student at $14,099, and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.7. In contrast, Elko Middle had mixed test scores, with some areas performing above the district and state averages, but others significantly below. The elementary schools generally had lower test scores than the middle school, with the exception of Sandston Elementary.
The high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 89.04% to 90.96%, across all four schools highlight the significant economic challenges faced by the student populations in Sandston. This may be an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying ways to support student success. The variation in school rankings and performance within the same district suggests that there may be opportunities for the district to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools, such as Sandston Elementary, and apply them more broadly across the district.
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