Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School vs. Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School or Arthur R. Ware 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
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 378 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
415 students
378 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#868 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
60
Grade 1 Students
76
53
Grade 2 Students
71
62
Grade 3 Students
74
73
Grade 4 Students
73
69
Grade 5 Students
57
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
76%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
18%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
