Arthur R. Ware Elementary School vs. Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
Should you attend Arthur R. Ware Elementary School or Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arthur R. Ware 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas C. Mcswain 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
370 students
429 students


% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#676 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
55
69
Grade 1 Students
58
69
Grade 2 Students
59
82
Grade 3 Students
59
64
Grade 4 Students
69
68
Grade 5 Students
70
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
11%
7%


% Black
11%
6%


% White
61%
76%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
10%


Diversity Score
0.58
0.41


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
81%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%

