Serving 351 students in grades 3-5, Waverly Yowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waverly Yowell Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waverly Yowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waverly Yowell Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1371 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
7%
22%
White
72%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly Yowell Elementary School's ranking?
Waverly Yowell Elementary School is ranked #1371 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Waverly Yowell Elementary School?
351 students attend Waverly Yowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Waverly Yowell Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly Yowell Elementary School?
Waverly Yowell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waverly Yowell Elementary School offer ?
Waverly Yowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly Yowell Elementary School part of?
Waverly Yowell Elementary School is part of Madison Co PBLC Schs School District.
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