Rhea Valley Elementary

Summary:

Rhea Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Meadowview, Virginia, serving 409 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Rhea Valley Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.31%) compared to nearby schools, lower student performance on standardized tests, and a high percentage of students (88.51%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1 to 4 stars, with the most recent rating of 3 stars. While the school's performance in English Reading is closer to the district and state averages, its performance in mathematics and science is generally lower. Interestingly, the school's student-teacher ratio is lower than some of the higher-performing schools in the Washington County Public Schools district, suggesting that factors beyond just student-teacher ratio may be influencing student outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, such as High Point Elementary, Greendale Elementary, and Abingdon Elementary, Rhea Valley Elementary's performance on standardized tests is generally lower, despite having a lower student-teacher ratio. These nearby schools have higher percentages of non-white students and lower free and reduced lunch rates, yet they outperform Rhea Valley Elementary. However, the school's performance on certain metrics, such as support for disabled students, suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement and targeted interventions to address these challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 31305 Rhea Valley Rd
       Meadowview, VA  24361


(276) 739-4200

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,506 Help


Students who attend Rhea Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Damascus Middle
High:    Holston High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.3%
Hispanic:
1.5%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Compare Details Rhea Valley Elementary ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rhea Valley Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Washington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rhea Valley Elementary is $9,506, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rhea Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rhea Valley Elementary 382nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Rhea Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 8th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rhea Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rhea Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.95 699th 1062 34.2%
2006 50.75 592nd 1071 44.7%
2007 46.92 658th 1083 39.2%
2008 70.75 261st 1081 75.9%
2009 63.11 378th 1082 65.1%
2010 66.62 338th 1113 69.6%
2011 59.71 453rd 1117 59.4%
2012 46.90 673rd 1117 39.7%
2013 40.29 759th 1120 32.2%
2014 33.56 846th 1110 23.8%
2015 56.81 535th 1100 51.4%
2016 58.38 488th 1096 55.5%
2017 67.05 345th 1099 68.6%
2018 73.07 259th 1097 76.4%
2019 72.96 272nd 1105 75.4%
2021 51.33 570th 1103 48.3%
2022 54.16 547th 1109 50.7%
2023 72.08 314th 1114 71.8%
2024 67.91 382nd 1114 65.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rhea Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.78 252nd 1036 75.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rhea Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.86 298th 1100 72.9%
2024 60.12 466th 1098 57.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rhea Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.13 184th 324 43.2%
2024 65.10 118th 355 66.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rhea Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.44 327th 1093 70.1%
2024 70.60 321st 1101 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rhea Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.51 529th 984 46.2%
2024 44.85 613th 979 37.4%
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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.

Rhea Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rhea Valley 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 354 354
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 341 341
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 331 331
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 339 339
1993 393 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1994 399 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 408 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 408 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 412 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 400 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 404 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 398 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a -4 400
2001 393 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 323 4 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 323 4 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 446 2 1 1 5 n/a n/a 1 456
2005 415 2 0 3 5 n/a n/a 13 438
2006 425 1 0 5 5 n/a n/a 11 447
2007 453 0 0 9 5 n/a n/a 16 483
2008 456 2 0 8 5 n/a n/a 3 474
2009 457 1 0 7 2 n/a n/a 3 470
2010 466 1 0 7 2 n/a n/a 2 478
2011 457 1 1 12 2 0 7 0 480
2012 463 2 1 13 1 0 9 0 489
2013 475 3 1 8 0 0 13 0 500
2014 426 1 1 6 0 0 9 0 443
2015 437 3 1 7 0 0 8 0 456
2016 440 3 1 6 0 0 8 0 458
2017 413 3 1 7 0 0 7 0 431
2018 412 2 0 4 0 1 6 0 425
2019 379 2 0 2 0 3 4 0 390
2020 389 0 1 5 0 3 3 0 401
2021 372 0 0 3 0 1 5 0 381
2022 391 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 397
2023 398 0 0 6 0 1 4 0 409

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Rhea Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 354 22.9 15.4 n/a
1990 341 24.2 14.0 n/a
1991 331 24.1 13.7 n/a
1992 339 24.5 13.8 n/a
1993 398 26.4 15.1 n/a
1994 405 26.3 n/a 41.7
1995 411 n/a 0.0 53.5
1996 411 n/a 0.0 53.5
1997 417 n/a 0.0 51.3
1998 402 n/a 0.0 55.5
1999 409 30.0 13.6 61.6
2000 400 n/a 0.0 56.4
2001 402 0.0 0.0 55.5
2002 331 30.5 10.9 57.1
2003 331 30.5 10.9 57.1
2004 456 35.5 12.8 55.8
2005 438 32.5 13.5 60.9
2006 447 37.0 12.1 54.4
2007 483 40.9 11.8 51
2008 474 35.9 13.2 53.9
2009 470 34.8 13.5 58
2010 478 35.8 13.3 56.7
2011 480 34.8 13.7 56
2012 489 35.8 13.6 58.5
2013 500 32.0 15.6 61.6
2014 443 32.0 13.8 62.5
2015 456 32.0 14.2 62.3
2016 458 32.0 14.3 64.6
2017 431 31.0 13.9 61.3
2018 425 29.7 14.3 66.4
2019 390 29.5 13.2 68.2
2020 401 30.5 13.1 81
2021 381 29.6 12.8 n/a
2022 397 34.1 11.6 81.9
2023 409 31.5 12.9 88.5

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 Rhea Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 354 22.9 15.4 n/a
1990 341 24.2 14.0 n/a
1991 331 24.1 13.7 n/a
1992 339 24.5 13.8 n/a
1993 398 26.4 15.1 n/a
1994 405 26.3 n/a 41.7
1995 411 n/a 0.0 53.5
1996 411 n/a 0.0 53.5
1997 417 n/a 0.0 51.3
1998 402 n/a 0.0 55.5
1999 409 30.0 13.6 61.6
2000 400 n/a 0.0 56.4
2001 402 0.0 0.0 55.5
2002 331 30.5 10.9 57.1
2003 331 30.5 10.9 57.1
2004 456 35.5 12.8 55.8
2005 438 32.5 13.5 60.9
2006 447 37.0 12.1 54.4
2007 483 40.9 11.8 51
2008 474 35.9 13.2 53.9
2009 470 34.8 13.5 58
2010 478 35.8 13.3 56.7
2011 480 34.8 13.7 56
2012 489 35.8 13.6 58.5
2013 500 32.0 15.6 61.6
2014 443 32.0 13.8 62.5
2015 456 32.0 14.2 62.3
2016 458 32.0 14.3 64.6
2017 431 31.0 13.9 61.3
2018 425 29.7 14.3 66.4
2019 390 29.5 13.2 68.2
2020 401 30.5 13.1 81
2021 381 29.6 12.8 n/a
2022 397 34.1 11.6 81.9
2023 409 31.5 12.9 88.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rhea Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,027 (11.5%) $7,930 (88.5%) $8,957
2020 $1,031 (11.2%) $8,159 (88.8%) $9,189
2021 $916 (9.6%) $8,590 (90.4%) $9,506

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rhea Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 314th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhea Valley Elementary)9270.4
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)9281.8
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Rhea Valley Elementary)8377.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)8882.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhea Valley Elementary)8684.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)9385.6
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Rhea Valley Elementary)8380
 3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)8785.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhea Valley Elementary)9178
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Public Schools)9183.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Rhea Valley Elementary)8683.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington County Public Schools)8880.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Rhea Valley Elementary)8472
 12%
   5th Grade English Reading (Washington County Public Schools)8878.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390409
 4.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White379398
 5%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%88.5%
 20.3%


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Students who attend Rhea Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Damascus Middle
High : Holston High

Rhea Valley Elementary ranks 382nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rhea Valley Elementary are 97% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended Rhea Valley Elementary.


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