Summary:
The city of Timberville, Virginia has only one public elementary school, Plains Elementary, which serves students from grades K-5. The school is part of the Rockingham County Public Schools district, which is ranked 90 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Plains Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 76.75% White, 14.69% Hispanic, 6.58% two or more races, 0.88% Native American, 0.66% Asian, and 0.44% African American. However, the school's academic performance is generally below the state average, particularly in English Reading, despite being above the district average. The school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 58.46%, 54.69%, and 58.75% proficient or better on the SOL English Reading assessment, respectively, which is significantly below the state average.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's performance, as 65.35% of Plains Elementary students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's low ranking of 770 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest that it is performing below average compared to other schools in the state. The school's performance has remained relatively consistent over the past three school years, indicating a need for improvement in instructional practices, resource allocation, and support for students to better meet the needs of the community.
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