Summary:
The 22920 zip code has only one school, Rockfish River Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Nelson County Public Schools district. Despite serving a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 80.82% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Rockfish River Elementary is a relatively high-performing school, particularly in mathematics and science.
The school's test scores generally exceed the district and state averages in these subject areas, with several grades scoring over 70% proficient or better. However, its performance in English reading is more mixed, with some grades scoring below the district and state averages. Rockfish River Elementary also has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. The school is well-resourced, with higher-than-average spending per student ($12,684) and a lower student-teacher ratio (12.9) compared to the state average.
Overall, Rockfish River Elementary appears to be a strong performer, particularly in the STEM subjects, despite serving a high-needs population. However, the school's attendance and English reading performance may be areas for further attention and improvement. It would be interesting to compare the school's performance to other schools in the district or state with similar demographic and economic characteristics to better understand its relative strengths and areas for growth.
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