Is Meherrin Elementary a good school?

Meherrin Elementary ranks 796 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Meherrin Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended Meherrin Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Meherrin Elementary?

Students at Meherrin Elementary are 54% White, 38% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Meherrin Elementary

Summary:

Meherrin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Newsoms, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 244. The school is part of the Southampton County Public Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meherrin Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American students (43.03%) and a lower percentage of White students (49.18%). Academically, the school's performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Meherrin Elementary's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 62.16%, compared to 70.62% for the Southampton County Public Schools district and 70.11% for the state. Additionally, Meherrin Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (75.41% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 48.02% to 78.71%.

Despite having a higher per-student spending of $8,854 in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $6,658 to $8,504 per student, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.5 in the 2022-2023 school year, Meherrin Elementary's performance has declined over the years, from a ranking of 352 out of 1,103 Virginia elementary schools and a 3-star rating in 2020-2021 to a ranking of 796 out of 1,114 schools and a 1-star rating in 2023-2024. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and student support, may be playing a role in the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

28600 Grays Shop Rd.
Newsoms, VA 23874

(757) 654-6461

District: Southampton County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
796^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,854

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

African American:

37.9%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meherrin Elementary ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Southampton County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.53. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), African American (37.9%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Southampton County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meherrin Elementary is 9.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Southampton County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Meherrin Elementary employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meherrin Elementary is $8,854, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Southampton County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meherrin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meherrin Elementary 796^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Meherrin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Southampton County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Southampton County Public Schools 71^st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meherrin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meherrin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	68.99	285^th	1062	73.2%
2006	68.54	298^th	1071	72.2%
2007	46.90	659^th	1083	39.2%
2008	56.12	510^th	1081	52.8%
2009	32.51	890^th	1082	17.7%
2010	57.68	492^nd	1113	55.8%
2011	52.88	583^rd	1117	47.8%
2012	53.99	555^th	1117	50.3%
2013	51.19	590^th	1120	47.3%
2014	42.35	720^th	1110	35.1%
2015	50.31	632^nd	1100	42.5%
2016	62.24	430^th	1096	60.8%
2017	60.75	448^th	1099	59.2%
2018	30.19	870^th	1097	20.7%
2019	32.85	843^rd	1105	23.7%
2021	68.97	352^nd	1103	68.1%
2022	37.89	749^th	1109	32.5%
2023	40.88	711^th	1114	36.2%
2024	33.53	796^th	1114	28.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meherrin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.39	669^th	1036	35.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Meherrin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.64	589^th	1100	46.5%
2024	36.67	763^rd	1098	30.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Meherrin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.43	728^th	1093	33.4%
2024	36.13	772^nd	1101	29.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Meherrin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.38	305^th	579	47.3%

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Rank History for White students at Meherrin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.22	561^st	984	43.0%
2024	39.76	676^th	979	30.9%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meherrin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	128	162	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2003	128	162	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2004	124	152	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	278
2005	116	145	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2006	124	138	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2007	129	152	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2008	134	178	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2009	131	148	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	287
2010	135	148	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	290
2011	144	136	2	11	1	0	8	0	302
2012	132	146	0	13	1	0	9	0	301
2013	123	153	1	13	0	0	5	0	295
2014	138	160	1	6	0	0	7	0	312
2015	147	156	0	4	2	0	14	0	323
2016	160	147	0	4	2	0	9	0	322
2017	148	148	0	2	2	0	9	0	309
2018	150	144	0	2	2	0	11	0	309
2019	160	142	0	0	1	1	8	0	312
2020	132	117	0	0	0	2	11	0	262
2021	123	103	0	0	0	2	13	0	241
2022	115	106	0	1	0	1	14	0	237
2023	120	105	0	2	1	0	16	0	244
2024	126	89	0	5	2	0	13	0	235

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 Meherrin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	293	28.0	10.5	54.9
2003	293	28.0	10.5	54.9
2004	278	28.0	9.9	59.7
2005	265	27.0	9.8	61.5
2006	268	29.0	9.2	65.7
2007	288	28.5	10.1	65.3
2008	320	19.3	16.6	61.9
2009	287	20.3	14.1	55.2
2010	290	20.2	14.3	56.4
2011	302	17.2	17.5	56.6
2012	301	18.2	16.4	60.8
2013	295	17.2	17.1	65.8
2014	312	19.2	16.2	62.2
2015	323	20.0	16.1	61.3
2016	322	19.0	16.9	52.8
2017	309	20.2	15.2	58.3
2018	309	20.2	15.2	63.8
2019	312	20.2	15.4	54.2
2020	262	19.2	13.6	54.2
2021	241	20.2	11.9	n/a
2022	237	19.2	12.3	59.9
2023	244	19.5	12.5	75.4
2024	235	23.6	9.9	66

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 Meherrin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	293	28.0	10.5	54.9
2003	293	28.0	10.5	54.9
2004	278	28.0	9.9	59.7
2005	265	27.0	9.8	61.5
2006	268	29.0	9.2	65.7
2007	288	28.5	10.1	65.3
2008	320	19.3	16.6	61.9
2009	287	20.3	14.1	55.2
2010	290	20.2	14.3	56.4
2011	302	17.2	17.5	56.6
2012	301	18.2	16.4	60.8
2013	295	17.2	17.1	65.8
2014	312	19.2	16.2	62.2
2015	323	20.0	16.1	61.3
2016	322	19.0	16.9	52.8
2017	309	20.2	15.2	58.3
2018	309	20.2	15.2	63.8
2019	312	20.2	15.4	54.2
2020	262	19.2	13.6	54.2
2021	241	20.2	11.9	n/a
2022	237	19.2	12.3	59.9
2023	244	19.5	12.5	75.4
2024	235	23.6	9.9	66

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meherrin Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$958 (15.2%)	$5,327 (84.8%)	$6,285
2020	$1,216 (15.4%)	$6,658 (84.6%)	$7,874
2021	$1,472 (16.6%)	$7,382 (83.4%)	$8,854

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meherrin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 843^rd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 711^th of 1114 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meherrin Elementary)	89	76.5	12.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southampton County Public Schools)	87	78.3	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Meherrin Elementary)	74	47.1	26.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Southampton County Public Schools)	74	62.8	11.2%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meherrin Elementary)	67	66.7	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southampton County Public Schools)	88	82.3	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Meherrin Elementary)	63	80.5	17.5%
4th Grade English Reading (Southampton County Public Schools)	80	74.2	5.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meherrin Elementary)	72	55.3	16.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southampton County Public Schools)	81	70.8	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Meherrin Elementary)	67	60.5	6.5%
5th Grade Science (Southampton County Public Schools)	82	71.4	10.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Meherrin Elementary)	73	60.5	12.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Southampton County Public Schools)	81	70.8	10.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	312	244	21.8%
African American	142	105	26.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	160	120	25%
Two or More Races	8	16	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	75.4%	21.2%

Schools Near Meherrin Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meherrin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	28600 Grays Shop Rd.	Newsoms	23874	Southampton County	Southampton County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 654-6461	235	24	9.9	66.0%	126 (53.6%)	89 (37.9%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	33.5	796^th of 1114 public elementary schools	28.5%		40.9	711^th of 1114 public elementary schools	36.2%	85	62.2	58.8	41.5	58.5	62.2	70.6	61.0		73.2	$8,854	$1,472	$7,382
Capron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18414 Southampton Pky	Capron	23829	Southampton County	Southampton County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 658-4348	186	15	12.4	76.9%	108 (58.1%)	54 (29.0%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	9 (4.8%)	61.2	475^th of 1114 public elementary schools	57.4%		71.9	319^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.4%	156	67.7	92.3	86.2	66.7	64.5	84.6	63.3		79.3	$8,206	$762	$7,443
Riverdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	31023 Camp Parkway	Courtland	23837	Southampton County	Southampton County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 562-3007	569	33	17.0	69.1%	298 (52.4%)	238 (41.8%)	16 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	11 (1.9%)	63.1	451^st of 1114 public elementary schools	59.5%		60.8	472^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	57.6%	21	79.2	93.0	77.2	68.8	61.1	76.7	65.2		90.1	$6,658	$692	$5,966
S.P. Morton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Morton Street	Franklin	23851	Franklin city	Franklin City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 562-5458	485	36	13.4	103.3%	64 (13.2%)	382 (78.8%)	16 (3.3%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	3.8	1093^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	1.9%		3.1	1094^th of 1114 public elementary schools	1.8%	1	19.4	23.6	19.4	28.4	40.9	51.4	31.3	48.6		$7,348	$1,146	$6,202
Nottoway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13093 Ivor Rd.	Sedley	23878	Southampton County	Southampton County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 859-6539	249	22	11.5	83.5%	175 (70.3%)	48 (19.3%)	12 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.4%)	74.7	287^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.2%		73.2	290^th of 1114 public elementary schools	74.0%	3	68.6	86.1	83.3	86.1	65.7	89.2	80.6		91.7	$7,824	$984	$6,840
Carrsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5355 Carrsville Hwy	Carrsville	23315	Isle of Wight County	Isle of Wight County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 357-8844	234	19	12.3	72.6%	167 (71.4%)	35 (15.0%)	12 (5.1%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.3%)	75.5	273^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	75.5%		72	316^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.6%	43	89.6	81.4	82.1	74.4	81.3	74.4	84.6	81.4		$8,504	$365	$8,139

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Schools Near Meherrin Elementary