Summary:
Craig County Public Schools has only one elementary school, McCleary Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Located in a predominantly white, low-income community, the school faces challenges in academic performance, with test scores consistently falling below the state averages in subjects like Math and English Reading.
McCleary Elementary has a high percentage of students (75.36%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's spending per student is slightly below the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 11.7 is relatively low, suggesting a favorable learning environment. However, the school's performance on state standardized tests (SOL) varies across different subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 52.94% in 4th grade Math to 76.67% in 3rd grade Math, compared to the state averages of 71.16% and 70.11%, respectively.
Despite its challenges, McCleary Elementary has maintained a relatively consistent academic performance over the past three years. However, the school's low statewide ranking, placing between 760 and 955 out of 1,109-1,114 Virginia elementary schools, and its 1- or 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicate that it is performing below average compared to other schools in the state. The lack of diversity in the student population may also limit the school's exposure to different cultural perspectives and experiences, which could impact the overall learning environment.
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