Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matthew Whaley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matthew Whaley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Matthew Whaley Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Matthew Whaley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matthew Whaley Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Whaley Elementary School's ranking?
Matthew Whaley Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Matthew Whaley Elementary School often compared to?
Matthew Whaley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matoaka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Matthew Whaley Elementary School?
435 students attend Matthew Whaley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Matthew Whaley Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthew Whaley Elementary School?
Matthew Whaley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matthew Whaley Elementary School offer ?
Matthew Whaley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Matthew Whaley Elementary School part of?
Matthew Whaley Elementary School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
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