Summary:
The Orange County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, providing parents with a range of educational options for their children.
Among the standout schools is Gordon-Barbour Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state and outperforms the district and state averages on most standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading. This may be attributed to its low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, though it also serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students with 70.09% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Another strong performer is Locust Grove Elementary, which has a diverse student population and performs well on standardized tests, with several grades exceeding the district and state averages in mathematics and reading.
The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the elementary schools, with some schools, such as Lightfoot Elementary, lagging behind in areas like mathematics and reading. These differences may be influenced by factors such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and the socioeconomic status of the student population, which is high across the district, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 60.86% to 71.31%. The district's two primary schools, Locust Grove Primary and Unionville Elementary, which serve students in grades PK-2, may also play a role in shaping the academic outcomes of the upper-grade students.
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