Summary:
The 22853 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Plains Elementary, which is part of the Rockingham County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 91 out of 129 in Virginia and has a 2-star rating, Plains Elementary's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 770 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 930 out of 1,114 in 2022-2023.
Academically, Plains Elementary's proficiency rates on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests are mixed compared to the district and state averages. In 2024-2025, the school's Mathematics and English Reading proficiency rates are below the district and state for most grade levels, while in 2023-2024, the results are more varied, with some grades performing above and others below the averages. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% for 2023-2024 is a potential area of concern.
Despite these challenges, Plains Elementary appears to have access to adequate resources, with a per-student spending of $7,836 for the 2020-2021 school year and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 for 2023-2024. However, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 69.1% for 2023-2024, suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may have implications for its educational outcomes.
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