Summary:
Spotswood Elementary is a public elementary school in Spotsylvania, Virginia, serving 510 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, though its overall ranking and rating have been somewhat inconsistent compared to other elementary schools in the state.
Spotswood Elementary has a relatively diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 30% White, 21.18% African American, 30% Hispanic, 8.04% Asian, and 10.59% two or more races. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally above the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district average and the Virginia state average, especially in Mathematics and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 75.56% of 3rd graders, 73.49% of 4th graders, and 73.49% of 5th graders at Spotswood Elementary were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 66.89%, 67.75%, and 70.98%, respectively.
Spotswood Elementary also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learner students, ranking higher than the state averages for these groups. However, the school's overall ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 1 star to a high of 2 stars, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas. Nearby schools like Courthouse Road Elementary and Courtland Elementary have stronger academic performance in several areas compared to Spotswood Elementary.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
573rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,301
Students who attend Spotswood Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4
Number of students: 510
Racial breakdown:
White:
30.0%
Hispanic:
30.0%
African American:
21.2%
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Two or more races:
10.6%
Asian:
8.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.1%
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