Summary:
The city of Moneta, Virginia is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Staunton River High, Staunton River Middle, and Moneta Elementary. While the schools face challenges, with the high school and middle school underperforming compared to state and district averages, Moneta Elementary stands out as the strongest performer of the three.
Bedford County Public Schools serves the Moneta area, and the data shows a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 68.84% at Staunton River High to 85.96% at Staunton River Middle. Despite higher spending per student at the middle and elementary schools, this does not appear to translate to better academic outcomes, as Staunton River High and Middle have consistently low statewide rankings and 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
In contrast, Moneta Elementary has a higher statewide ranking, a 3-star rating, and performs above the state and district averages in several key test score metrics, including Mathematics, Science, and English Reading. This suggests that while the schools in Moneta face significant challenges, Moneta Elementary is the standout performer, providing a glimmer of hope for the educational landscape in the area.
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