Is Boyce Elementary a good school?

Boyce Elementary ranks 671 st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Boyce Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Boyce Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Boyce Elementary?

Students at Boyce Elementary are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Boyce Elementary attend?

Students who attend Boyce Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Johnson-Williams Middle High : Clarke County High

Boyce Elementary

Summary:

Boyce Elementary is a public elementary school in Boyce, Virginia, serving 311 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Clarke County Public Schools district, which is ranked 65 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Boyce Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (74.6%) compared to surrounding schools, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 2-star rating for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's student performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is mixed, with some subject areas, like 3rd grade mathematics, outperforming the state and district averages, while others, such as 4th grade mathematics and 5th grade science, underperform. Additionally, Boyce Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 25.73% in 2021-2022 to 38.26% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools like D.G. Cooley Elementary, which is also part of the Clarke County Public Schools district, Boyce Elementary's performance is generally lower. This suggests there may be opportunities for the school to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the area. To address the challenges Boyce Elementary faces, the school and district may need to closely examine their instructional practices, resource allocation, and strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students and closing achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public K-5

119 W Main St
Boyce, VA 22620

(540) 955-6115

District: Clarke County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
671^st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,745

Students who attend Boyce Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Johnson-Williams Middle
High:	Clarke County High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.3%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyce Elementary is $10,745.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boyce Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyce Elementary 671^st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Boyce Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Clarke County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke County Public Schools 65^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boyce Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Boyce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	73.80	215^th	1062	79.8%
2006	64.47	360^th	1071	66.4%
2007	58.68	453^rd	1083	58.2%
2008	42.44	738^th	1081	31.7%
2009	61.25	411^th	1082	62.0%
2010	65.86	353^rd	1113	68.3%
2011	68.74	297^th	1117	73.4%
2012	38.69	816^th	1117	26.9%
2013	65.38	372^nd	1120	66.8%
2014	34.85	826^th	1110	25.6%
2015	29.78	871^st	1100	20.8%
2016	45.08	703^rd	1096	35.9%
2017	47.46	660^th	1099	39.9%
2018	35.10	823^rd	1097	25.0%
2019	30.66	871^st	1105	21.2%
2021	49.22	603^rd	1103	45.3%
2022	41.16	714^th	1109	35.6%
2023	26.41	878^th	1114	21.2%
2024	44.54	671^st	1114	39.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boyce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.44	654^th	1036	36.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Boyce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.72	741^st	1100	32.6%
2024	47.85	631^st	1098	42.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Boyce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.76	873^rd	1093	20.1%
2024	41.28	714^th	1101	35.1%

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Rank History for White students at Boyce Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.94	928^th	984	5.7%
2024	24.14	828^th	979	15.4%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Boyce Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	253	253
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	280	280
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	284	284
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	290	290
1993	250	29	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	281
1994	329	32	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	372
1995	365	17	2	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	396
1996	365	17	2	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	396
1997	366	23	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1998	379	16	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1999	378	20	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2000	388	15	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	-4	404
2001	365	14	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2002	356	19	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	388
2003	356	19	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	388
2004	315	20	4	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	356
2005	299	18	3	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	336
2006	294	21	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2007	327	20	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2008	360	18	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2009	336	26	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2010	319	23	4	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2011	251	12	0	18	2	0	21	0	304
2012	264	15	3	29	1	0	16	0	328
2013	253	15	5	28	0	0	19	0	320
2014	251	15	5	32	0	0	21	0	324
2015	246	12	4	33	0	0	24	0	319
2016	229	13	5	29	0	0	30	0	306
2017	223	9	4	33	0	0	31	0	300
2018	208	8	2	32	0	0	34	0	284
2019	206	5	1	34	0	0	29	0	275
2020	224	6	0	44	1	0	36	0	311
2021	179	4	0	35	1	0	27	0	246
2022	222	5	0	57	0	2	21	0	307
2023	232	7	0	47	0	2	23	0	311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boyce Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	253	14.0	18.0	n/a
1990	280	16.5	16.9	n/a
1991	284	19.1	14.8	n/a
1992	290	19.5	14.8	n/a
1993	281	17.6	16.0	n/a
1994	372	19.1	n/a	18
1995	396	n/a	0.0	14.4
1996	396	n/a	0.0	14.4
1997	398	n/a	0.0	15.6
1998	397	n/a	0.0	11.6
1999	401	28.0	14.3	19.2
2000	404	n/a	0.0	15
2001	387	28.5	13.6	13.4
2002	388	32.0	12.1	13.4
2003	388	32.0	12.1	13.4
2004	356	28.0	12.7	14.3
2005	336	27.0	12.4	15.2
2006	326	24.0	13.6	15.6
2007	361	26.9	13.4	13.3
2008	394	21.9	18.0	11.9
2009	382	23.1	16.5	15.2
2010	369	23.1	15.9	20.6
2011	304	23.1	13.1	21.1
2012	328	20.6	15.8	22.9
2013	320	21.0	15.1	27.2
2014	324	20.9	15.4	30.6
2015	319	22.0	14.5	31.7
2016	306	24.0	12.7	35
2017	300	22.8	13.1	29
2018	284	21.3	13.3	31.7
2019	275	18.7	14.6	27.3
2020	311	22.8	13.6	25.4
2021	246	21.1	11.6	n/a
2022	307	20.9	14.6	25.7
2023	311	23.2	13.3	38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boyce Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	253	14.0	18.0	n/a
1990	280	16.5	16.9	n/a
1991	284	19.1	14.8	n/a
1992	290	19.5	14.8	n/a
1993	281	17.6	16.0	n/a
1994	372	19.1	n/a	18
1995	396	n/a	0.0	14.4
1996	396	n/a	0.0	14.4
1997	398	n/a	0.0	15.6
1998	397	n/a	0.0	11.6
1999	401	28.0	14.3	19.2
2000	404	n/a	0.0	15
2001	387	28.5	13.6	13.4
2002	388	32.0	12.1	13.4
2003	388	32.0	12.1	13.4
2004	356	28.0	12.7	14.3
2005	336	27.0	12.4	15.2
2006	326	24.0	13.6	15.6
2007	361	26.9	13.4	13.3
2008	394	21.9	18.0	11.9
2009	382	23.1	16.5	15.2
2010	369	23.1	15.9	20.6
2011	304	23.1	13.1	21.1
2012	328	20.6	15.8	22.9
2013	320	21.0	15.1	27.2
2014	324	20.9	15.4	30.6
2015	319	22.0	14.5	31.7
2016	306	24.0	12.7	35
2017	300	22.8	13.1	29
2018	284	21.3	13.3	31.7
2019	275	18.7	14.6	27.3
2020	311	22.8	13.6	25.4
2021	246	21.1	11.6	n/a
2022	307	20.9	14.6	25.7
2023	311	23.2	13.3	38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boyce Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$479 (5.3%)	$8,476 (94.6%)	$8,956
2020	$351 (3.7%)	$9,154 (96.3%)	$9,506
2021	$469 (4.4%)	$10,276 (95.6%)	$10,745

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyce Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 871^st of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 878^th of 1114 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boyce Elementary)	66	58	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarke County Public Schools)	73	64.8	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Boyce Elementary)	63	58	5%
3rd Grade English Reading (Clarke County Public Schools)	58	62.4	4.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boyce Elementary)	86	64.9	21.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County Public Schools)	85	51.6	33.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Boyce Elementary)	69	62.2	6.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Clarke County Public Schools)	71	63.5	7.5%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boyce Elementary)	74	69.1	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County Public Schools)	70	68.4	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Boyce Elementary)	76	42.9	33.1%
5th Grade Science (Clarke County Public Schools)	77	63.3	13.8%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Boyce Elementary)	66	47.6	18.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Clarke County Public Schools)	65	65.2	0.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	311	13.1%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	34	47	38.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	206	232	12.6%
Two or More Races	29	23	20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	38.3%	11%

Schools Near Boyce Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boyce Elementary	Public	K-5	119 W Main St	Boyce	22620	Clarke County	Clarke County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 955-6115	311	23	13.3	38.3%	232 (74.6%)	7 (2.3%)	47 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (7.4%)	44.5	671^st of 1114 public elementary schools	39.8%		26.4	878^th of 1114 public elementary schools	21.2%	207	74.0	60.8	66.7	58.3	60.0	70.6	69.4	74.5	$10,745	$469	$10,276
Evendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Rosa Lane	Winchester	22602	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 662-0531	530	39	13.5	56.8%	276 (52.1%)	32 (6.0%)	174 (32.8%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	29 (5.5%)	31.1	823^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	26.1%		53.4	569^th of 1114 public elementary schools	48.9%	254	65.5	53.9	61.8	60.8	56.8	63.3	64.7	60.2	$9,467	$612	$8,855
Armel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2239 Front Royal Pike	Winchester	22602	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 869-1657	615	41	15.0	26.3%	433 (70.4%)	13 (2.1%)	121 (19.7%)	24 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.6%)	46.2	655^th of 1114 public elementary schools	41.2%		55.2	547^th of 1114 public elementary schools	50.9%	108	64.8	71.9	67.0	65.1	60.0	70.4	68.2	71.8	$7,600	$302	$7,299
D.G. Cooley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	240 Westwood Rd	Berryville	22611	Clarke County	Clarke County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 955-6120	463	30	15.4	31.1%	325 (70.2%)	18 (3.9%)	82 (17.7%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.9%)	42.9	696^th of 1114 public elementary schools	37.5%		41.6	705^th of 1114 public elementary schools	36.7%	9	70.5	63.0	62.1	59.8	64.1	68.5	73.6	67.1	$8,362	$359	$8,003
Greenwood Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	281 Channing Drive	Winchester	22602	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 667-7863	580	35	16.8	35.3%	399 (68.8%)	30 (5.2%)	109 (18.8%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	36.6	767^th of 1114 public elementary schools	31.1%		38.6	740^th of 1114 public elementary schools	33.6%	27	65.1	60.0	70.3	68.5	57.1	64.6	65.8	46.2	$7,346	$510	$6,836
Redbud Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	250 First Woods Dr	Winchester	22603	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 678-1868	589	41	14.3	50.1%	287 (48.7%)	39 (6.6%)	185 (31.4%)	21 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.5%)	18.4	951^st of 1114 public elementary schools	14.6%		29.4	850^th of 1114 public elementary schools	23.7%	101	62.2	50.5	49.5	51.1	54.6	55.1	57.1	52.3	$9,171	$669	$8,501
Bass-Hoover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	471 Aylor Road	Stephens City	22655	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 869-4700	600	37	16.2	41.8%	382 (63.7%)	38 (6.3%)	124 (20.7%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.8%)	27.1	877^th of 1114 public elementary schools	21.3%		37.4	749^th of 1114 public elementary schools	32.8%	128	58.8	64.2	44.0	53.9	61.7	61.3	60.4	63.3	$7,677	$980	$6,697
Frederick Douglass Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	100 Cedarmeade Ave	Winchester	22601	Winchester city	Winchester City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 662-7656	325	29	11.3	81.8%	124 (38.2%)	31 (9.5%)	140 (43.1%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.2%)	41.4	712^th of 1114 public elementary schools	36.1%		40.4	715^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.8%	3	72.7	69.4			64.8	54.2		65.3	$11,408	$1,198	$10,210
Garland R. Quarles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1310 S Loudoun St	Winchester	22601	Winchester city	Winchester City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 662-3575	364	28	13.0	77.2%	139 (38.2%)	43 (11.8%)	132 (36.3%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.0%)	23	919^th of 1114 public elementary schools	17.5%		16.6	962^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	13.6%	43	66.0	54.4			48.1	59.1		57.1	$12,144	$1,809	$10,336
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	550 Virginia Ave	Winchester	22601	Winchester city	Winchester City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 665-6330	441	32	13.8	76.9%	85 (19.3%)	70 (15.9%)	223 (50.6%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	54 (12.2%)	25.9	886^th of 1114 public elementary schools	20.5%		9.7	1031^st of 1114 public elementary schools	7.5%	145	44.1	69.7			40.0	65.1		63.5	$11,363	$1,136	$10,226

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