Charlottesville City Public Schools

The Charlottesville City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 98 out of 130 in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in academic performance.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as strong performers. Burnley-Moran Elementary consistently achieves high proficiency rates on SOL tests, often exceeding 70% in both math and reading, and is the highest-ranked school in the district at 3 out of 5 stars. Venable Elementary and Greenbrier Elementary also demonstrate solid academic results, with proficiency rates in the 60-70% range and 2-3 star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Clark Elementary and Johnson Elementary appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the district, with 1-star ratings and lower proficiency rates.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Charlottesville City Public Schools district, with a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Jackson-Via and Clark, tend to have the lowest proficiency rates, highlighting the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. However, the middle schools, Buford and Walker, and the high school, Charlottesville High, demonstrate stronger performance on SOL tests, suggesting the district may be more effective at supporting students as they progress through the higher grade levels.