Summary:
The Sussex County Public Schools district in Virginia has only one elementary school, Sussex Central Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite having generally higher test scores than the state average in many subjects, Sussex Central Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, indicating that there may be other factors contributing to the school's overall performance.
Sussex Central Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (63.43%) and a significant percentage of White (25.51%) and Hispanic (7.22%) students. The school faces significant economic challenges, with an extremely high percentage of students (101.13%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 is generally considered a positive factor for student learning.
While Sussex Central Elementary's test scores are higher than the state averages in most subjects and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics and VA Studies, the school's performance in 5th grade Mathematics and Science is lower than the state average. This suggests that there may be opportunities to identify and replicate successful teaching practices in order to improve overall academic outcomes for the school's students, who face significant economic disadvantages.
Thank you for your feedback!