Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodberry Hills 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodberry Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodberry Hills Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodberry Hills 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 Woodberry Hills Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1755 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
76%
22%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodberry Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Woodberry Hills Elementary School is ranked #1755 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Woodberry Hills Elementary School?
394 students attend Woodberry Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Woodberry Hills Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodberry Hills Elementary School?
Woodberry Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodberry Hills Elementary School offer ?
Woodberry Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodberry Hills Elementary School part of?
Woodberry Hills Elementary School is part of Danville City School District.
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