Summary:
Zip code 22830 in Fulks Run, Virginia is served by a single elementary school, Fulks Run Elementary, which enrolls 198 students in grades PK through 5 as part of Rockingham County Public Schools, a district ranked 68 out of 131 in Virginia. As the only school in the area, Fulks Run Elementary offers a small, close-knit educational environment with a favorable 13.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $11,988, well-positioned to provide individualized attention despite 76.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Academically, Fulks Run shows a mixed but improving profile. The school's strongest area is 5th grade math, where 81.25% of students are proficient, surpassing both the district (71.32%) and state (72.39%). Fifth grade science is another bright spot at 75% proficiency, above the district's 72.14% and the state's 68.75%. However, 4th grade math is a clear weakness at just 46.88% proficiency, roughly 26 points below the state average, and 3rd grade reading (54.17%) also trails district and state benchmarks. Chronic absenteeism is a standout positive at only 6.7%, far below the district rate of 11% and the state rate of 14.8%, indicating strong student attendance and engagement.
Year-over-year trends reveal significant momentum in early elementary grades. Third grade math proficiency nearly doubled from 34.38% to 66.67%, and 3rd grade reading jumped 26 points from 28.13% to 54.17%, suggesting effective early-grade interventions. Fifth grade reading, math, and science also posted strong gains. The exception is 4th grade, where both reading (down 13.75 points) and math (down 13.12 points) declined sharply, pointing to a mid-elementary challenge that needs attention. Despite recent improvements, the school's state ranking remains modest at the 23rd percentile with a 1-star rating, though the combination of strong attendance, small class sizes, and demonstrated academic growth provides a solid foundation for continued progress.
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