Summary:
There is one elementary school in zip code 24149: Auburn Elementary, serving grades PK-5 in Riner, Virginia, as part of Montgomery County Public Schools. This school enrolls 544 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, and about 47% of students receive free or reduced lunch, yet it earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 77th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year.
Auburn Elementary stands out strongly in mathematics and science. In the most recent testing year, math proficiency ranges from about 84% in 3rd grade to 91% in 4th grade, beating state averages by 10 to 17 points across grades 3-5. Fifth grade science jumped from 67.8% to 83.3% in one year, now outperforming the district by nearly 10 points. The school also shows strong year-over-year gains, especially in 5th grade math (+13.85 points) and 5th grade science (+15.55 points). Overall, Auburn’s state ranking improved from the 62nd percentile to the 77th percentile, reflecting broad academic progress.
The main area of concern is 3rd grade reading, where the school scores 70.37% — below the district average of 71.83% but still above the state average. Chronic absenteeism is exceptionally low at 5.6%, compared to 13.6% for the district and 14.8% for the state, which likely supports steady learning. With moderate economic need but strong results across most subjects, Auburn Elementary demonstrates that a positive school climate and effective instruction can yield high achievement. The school’s per-pupil spending of $9,347 and favorable class sizes further contribute to a supportive learning environment, though 3rd grade literacy remains a trend worth watching.
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