Meherrin Powellton Elementary School

11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meherrin Powellton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meherrin Powellton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Meherrin Powellton Elementary School's student population of 174 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Meherrin Powellton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meherrin Powellton Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1392 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meherrin Powellton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
40-44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
19%
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Black
60%
22%
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White
23%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meherrin Powellton Elementary School's ranking?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School is ranked #1392 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Meherrin Powellton Elementary School often compared to?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School, Totaro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Meherrin Powellton Elementary School?
174 students attend Meherrin Powellton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Meherrin Powellton Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meherrin Powellton Elementary School?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meherrin Powellton Elementary School offer ?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meherrin Powellton Elementary School part of?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School is part of Brunswick County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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