Eastern Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Eastern Elementary/Middle is a public elementary school located in Pembroke, VA, serving grades PK-7 with a total enrollment of 744 students. The school is part of the Giles County Public Schools district, which is ranked 51 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Eastern Elementary/Middle has a higher percentage of White students (74.6%) compared to the state average, it has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students identifying as two or more races, from 2.71% in 2020-2021 to 6.59% in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels performing above the state and district averages, while others underperform. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.38% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 70.11% and the district average of 49.15%. However, 79.63% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Science, significantly higher than the state (67.26%) and district (59.47%) averages.

Eastern Elementary/Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 299 out of 1,100 Virginia elementary schools in 2014-2015 (rated 4 stars) to 801 out of 1,114 in 2022-2023 (rated 1 star). The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.76% in 2022-2023), but has seen a significant increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 12.4 in 2020-2021 to 23.2 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools like Belle Heth Elementary, Narrows Elementary/Middle, and Margaret Beeks Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 6899 Virginia Ave
       Pembroke, VA  24136


(540) 626-7281

District: Giles County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
543rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.8% Help


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Compare Details Eastern Elementary/Middle ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Giles County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details Eastern Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 65% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Eastern Elementary/Middle has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Giles County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Giles County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary/Middle is 14.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Giles County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Eastern Elementary/Middle employs 30.7 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eastern Elementary/Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Elementary/Middle 543rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Eastern Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Elementary/Middle 271st of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Eastern Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

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Giles County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Giles County Public Schools 51st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eastern Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 51.48 561st 1062 47.2%
2006 47.40 661st 1071 38.3%
2007 29.45 908th 1083 16.2%
2008 35.67 823rd 1081 23.9%
2009 45.28 699th 1082 35.4%
2010 44.77 746th 1113 33.0%
2011 36.96 845th 1117 24.4%
2012 54.52 548th 1117 50.9%
2013 48.59 619th 1120 44.7%
2014 49.19 619th 1110 44.2%
2015 69.95 299th 1100 72.8%
2016 52.36 588th 1096 46.4%
2017 51.90 595th 1099 45.9%
2018 65.60 385th 1097 64.9%
2019 67.87 365th 1105 67.0%
2021 63.08 421st 1103 61.8%
2022 41.60 709th 1109 36.1%
2023 34.06 801st 1114 28.1%
2024 55.69 543rd 1114 51.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.26 521st 1036 49.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.19 751st 1100 31.7%
2024 70.19 331st 1098 69.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.09 811th 1093 25.8%
2024 35.13 784th 1101 28.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.05 864th 984 12.2%
2024 31.31 762nd 979 22.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Eastern Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.87 191st 383 50.1%
2007 45.33 236th 387 39.0%
2008 25.73 351st 391 10.2%
2009 49.06 205th 390 47.4%
2010 69.55 73rd 408 82.1%
2011 38.88 288th 413 30.3%
2012 59.10 124th 413 70.0%
2013 52.43 173rd 416 58.4%
2014 54.39 169th 416 59.4%
2015 60.53 142nd 412 65.5%
2016 61.51 123rd 409 69.9%
2017 49.54 214th 415 48.4%
2018 55.06 178th 413 56.9%
2019 41.64 269th 424 36.6%
2021 54.24 163rd 419 61.1%
2022 64.07 120th 415 71.1%
2023 48.04 227th 422 46.2%
2024 41.61 271st 417 35.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.48 214th 411 47.9%
2024 64.16 152nd 407 62.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.72 225th 409 45.0%
2024 27.92 319th 407 21.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.69 76th 298 74.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Eastern Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.27 315th 402 21.6%
2024 22.69 344th 396 13.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Eastern Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 508 508
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 482 482
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 504 504
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 517 517
1993 471 13 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 492 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 489 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1996 489 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1997 494 12 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 498 12 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 504 12 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 502 12 0 0 2 n/a n/a -4 512
2001 495 10 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 463 18 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 463 18 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 446 16 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 450 18 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 457 19 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 443 16 0 7 2 n/a n/a 1 469
2008 435 16 0 8 1 n/a n/a 1 461
2009 469 13 0 9 0 n/a n/a 1 492
2010 461 18 0 11 0 n/a n/a 1 491
2011 443 12 0 12 0 0 11 0 478
2012 447 8 0 8 0 0 9 0 472
2013 445 10 1 8 0 0 11 0 475
2014 429 9 1 9 0 0 6 0 454
2015 425 7 2 11 1 0 9 0 455
2016 423 8 0 8 1 0 11 0 451
2017 406 6 0 5 1 0 11 0 429
2018 423 5 1 4 1 0 12 0 446
2019 409 7 0 1 1 0 11 0 429
2020 377 6 0 2 0 0 13 0 398
2021 381 7 0 7 0 0 11 0 406
2022 563 70 17 56 1 1 36 0 744
2023 555 88 26 20 6 0 49 0 744
2024 430 6 0 9 0 0 14 0 459

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eastern Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 508 31.4 16.1 n/a
1990 482 30.3 15.9 n/a
1991 504 29.4 17.1 n/a
1992 517 29.9 17.2 n/a
1993 486 31.6 15.4 n/a
1994 505 27.1 n/a 26.3
1995 505 n/a 0.0 27.5
1996 505 n/a 0.0 27.5
1997 515 n/a 0.0 27.4
1998 515 n/a 0.0 24.3
1999 521 31.5 16.5 36.1
2000 512 n/a 0.0 32.9
2001 511 30.0 17.0 31.3
2002 484 37.0 13.1 32.6
2003 484 37.0 13.1 32.6
2004 466 35.0 13.3 37.3
2005 470 34.0 13.8 35.3
2006 482 31.0 15.5 36.9
2007 469 32.7 14.3 34.2
2008 461 27.0 17.1 38.5
2009 492 27.0 18.2 39.7
2010 491 28.0 17.5 42.7
2011 478 29.0 16.4 43.7
2012 472 33.0 14.2 44.7
2013 475 33.1 14.3 45.7
2014 454 32.0 14.1 46.3
2015 455 32.0 14.2 44.2
2016 451 32.0 14.0 48.8
2017 429 32.1 13.3 48.7
2018 446 31.1 14.3 48
2019 429 30.1 14.2 51.3
2020 398 30.2 13.1 49
2021 406 32.6 12.4 n/a
2022 744 51.0 14.5 26.2
2023 744 32.0 23.2 28.8
2024 459 30.7 14.9 65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eastern Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 508 31.4 16.1 n/a
1990 482 30.3 15.9 n/a
1991 504 29.4 17.1 n/a
1992 517 29.9 17.2 n/a
1993 486 31.6 15.4 n/a
1994 505 27.1 n/a 26.3
1995 505 n/a 0.0 27.5
1996 505 n/a 0.0 27.5
1997 515 n/a 0.0 27.4
1998 515 n/a 0.0 24.3
1999 521 31.5 16.5 36.1
2000 512 n/a 0.0 32.9
2001 511 30.0 17.0 31.3
2002 484 37.0 13.1 32.6
2003 484 37.0 13.1 32.6
2004 466 35.0 13.3 37.3
2005 470 34.0 13.8 35.3
2006 482 31.0 15.5 36.9
2007 469 32.7 14.3 34.2
2008 461 27.0 17.1 38.5
2009 492 27.0 18.2 39.7
2010 491 28.0 17.5 42.7
2011 478 29.0 16.4 43.7
2012 472 33.0 14.2 44.7
2013 475 33.1 14.3 45.7
2014 454 32.0 14.1 46.3
2015 455 32.0 14.2 44.2
2016 451 32.0 14.0 48.8
2017 429 32.1 13.3 48.7
2018 446 31.1 14.3 48
2019 429 30.1 14.2 51.3
2020 398 30.2 13.1 49
2021 406 32.6 12.4 n/a
2022 744 51.0 14.5 26.2
2023 744 32.0 23.2 28.8
2024 459 30.7 14.9 65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastern Elementary/Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 365th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 801st of 1114 Elementary schools
 38.9%
Ranks 269th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 227th of 422 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eastern Elementary/Middle)9548.8
 46.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)8655.1
 30.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Eastern Elementary/Middle)8057.5
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)6958.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eastern Elementary/Middle)9046.9
 43.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)8152.6
 28.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Eastern Elementary/Middle)7865.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)7465.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eastern Elementary/Middle)9669.7
 26.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)9164.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Eastern Elementary/Middle)8860.6
 27.5%
   5th Grade Science (Giles County Public Schools)8853.7
 34.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Eastern Elementary/Middle)8275.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)7768.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Eastern Elementary/Middle)7748.5
 28.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)8757.9
 29.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Eastern Elementary/Middle)8166.7
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)7772.3
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eastern Elementary/Middle)7756.5
 20.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Giles County Public Schools)7563.1
 11.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Eastern Elementary/Middle)7581.1
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Giles County Public Schools)7779.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429744
 73.4%
African American788
 1157.1%
American Indian16
 500%
Asian026
Hispanic120
 1900%
Pacific Islander00
White409555
 35.7%
Two or More Races1149
 345.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%28.8%
 22.5%


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Students at Eastern Elementary/Middle are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Eastern Elementary/Middle.

Eastern Elementary/Middle ranks 543rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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