Summary:
The city of Stephens City, Virginia is home to two schools: Sherando High School and Bass-Hoover Elementary School. While Sherando High School appears to be the standout performer, outpacing the Frederick County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in several academic measures, Bass-Hoover Elementary is struggling to keep up with its peers.
Sherando High School boasts higher proficiency rates in key SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, including Geometry, Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading. Its 11th-grade students also outperformed the district and state in SOL Writing. Additionally, Sherando High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 and spends more per student ($9,128) compared to Bass-Hoover Elementary ($7,677). In contrast, Bass-Hoover Elementary appears to be performing below the district and state averages in many SOL test subjects, particularly in Mathematics and Science for 5th-grade students.
The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the schools and the district/state averages, especially at Bass-Hoover Elementary. This suggests potential areas for improvement and targeted interventions. Additionally, both schools serve a diverse student population, with significant Hispanic and African American representation, but the data does not indicate how well the schools are serving these student populations. The higher free/reduced lunch rates at Bass-Hoover Elementary compared to Sherando High School suggest that the elementary school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a factor in its lower performance.
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