Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Rocky Gap 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 was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Rocky Gap Elementary School?
245 students attend Rocky Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rocky Gap Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Gap Elementary School?
Rocky Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocky Gap Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Rocky Gap Elementary School part of?
Rocky Gap Elementary School is part of Bland County Public Schools School District.
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