Summary:
Rocky Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving around 850 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 131 school districts in Virginia.
Rocky Run Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.82% White, 24% African American, 15.65% Hispanic, 9.88% Asian, and 11.41% two or more races. However, the school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rates, from 38.83% in 2021-2022 to 77.18% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to the district and state averages. On a positive note, the school's student-teacher ratio has decreased from 19.9 in 2020-2021 to 15.1 in 2022-2023, which could lead to more personalized attention for students.
While Rocky Run Elementary's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally below the district and state averages, there are some bright spots, such as the school's 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 77.33% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining over the past several years, and there are notable disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with Asian, Hispanic, and students with disabilities performing significantly better than the overall school average. Compared to nearby schools like Hartwood Elementary and Chancellor Elementary, Rocky Run Elementary generally performs below average, but the school's diverse population and decreasing student-teacher ratio suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement with targeted interventions and support.
Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Stafford County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
670th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,492
Students who attend Rocky Run Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1
Number of students: 850
Racial breakdown:
White:
38.8%
African American:
24.0%
Hispanic:
15.6%
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Two or more races:
11.4%
Asian:
9.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.2%
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