Best Public Schools in Zip Code 24374

Summary:

The 24374 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Speedwell Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 158 students. Speedwell Elementary is a strong-performing school, consistently exceeding the academic averages of both Wythe County Public Schools and the state of Virginia on standardized tests. With a predominantly white student population and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a relatively homogeneous and economically disadvantaged community.

Speedwell Elementary's test scores are particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in mathematics, English reading, science, and Virginia studies all surpassing the county and state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 is also relatively low, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, Speedwell Elementary's statewide ranking has been steadily improving, moving from 673rd out of 1,109 Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 506th out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger star rating has increased from 2 to 3 stars over the same period.

While Speedwell Elementary's academic achievements and small size are positive indicators, the school's lack of diversity may be an area for consideration. With over 94% of students identifying as white, the school could benefit from efforts to promote a more inclusive and representative student population. Additionally, the high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the school community faces significant economic challenges, which may require additional resources and support to ensure the continued success of its students.

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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
Speedwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6820 Cedar Springs Rd	Speedwell	24374	Wythe County	Wythe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 621-4622	134	12	10.7	75.4%	128 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	58.3	506^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.6%		57.3	518^th of 1114 public elementary schools	53.5%	12	84.2	57.1	85.7	81.0	73.7	57.1	66.7	71.4	$8,367	$907	$7,460

Cities Near Zip Code 24374

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Speedwell	2.32 mi	1	166^th
Rural Retreat	8.62 mi	3	12^th
Independence	11.66 mi	4	161^st
Wytheville	11.86 mi	6	91^st
Sugar Grove	12.4 mi	1	138^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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