Bessie Weller Elementary School vs. Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
Should you attend Bessie Weller 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
School
Top Rankings
Bessie Weller 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 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bessie Weller 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 55-59% (which is lower than 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 415 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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
369 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1298 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#676 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
64
Grade 1 Students
82
76
Grade 2 Students
57
71
Grade 3 Students
65
74
Grade 4 Students
51
73
Grade 5 Students
63
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
21%
7%
% White
48%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
