Giles County Public Schools District
- 151 SCHOOL RD
- PEARISBURG, VA 24134
- (540) 921-1421
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76.0% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.7% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,971 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.3 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,581 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 158 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 85.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 86.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 94.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 92.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,581 | 16.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 172 |
| 1st Grade Students | 204 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 181 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 220 |
| 4th Grade Students | 211 |
| 5th Grade Students | 190 |
| 6th Grade Students | 180 |
| 7th Grade Students | 199 |
| 8th Grade Students | 223 |
| 9th Grade Students | 201 |
| 10th Grade Students | 194 |
| 11th Grade Students | 170 |
| 12th Grade Students | 215 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Hispanic | 37 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 61 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,447 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,306 |
| Female | 1,250 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 158 | 16.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 73 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 76 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 73 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 45 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 169 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| Student Support Services | 3 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 134 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $25,303,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $8,099,000 | 32.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $7,345,000 | 29.0% |
| Other School Systems | $192,000 | 0.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $33,000 | 0.1% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Sale of Property | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Private Contributions | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $524,000 | 2.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,689,000 | 62.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $11,940,000 | 47.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,181,000 | 4.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,153,000 | 4.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $392,000 | 1.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $75,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $441,000 | 1.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $15,000 | 0.06% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $346,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Programs | $145,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,515,000 | 6.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $358,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $454,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $128,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $11,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $50,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $463,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Other | $44,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $22,850,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $14,559,000 | 63.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,409,000 | 32.4% |
| Student Support | $814,000 | 3.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,379,000 | 5.4% |
| General Administration Support | $323,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $1,247,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,139,000 | 8.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,360,000 | 5.4% |
| Other Support Services | $147,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $882,000 | 3.9% |
| Food Services | $882,000 | 3.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 76.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 168 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 26 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 37 | 4.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Giles County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 2,581
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 158
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| EASTERN COMBINED SCHOOL | ||||
6899 Virginia Ave
Pembroke, VA Public | KG-7 | 491 | 17.5 |  Review This School |
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| GILES COUNTY TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1827 Wenonah Ave
Pearisburg, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| GILES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1825 Wenonah Ave
Pearisburg, VA Public | 8-12 | 676 | 15.7 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MACY MCCLAUGHERTY COMBINED SCHOOL | ||||
1001 Henson Ave
Pearisburg, VA Public | PK-7 | 527 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| NARROWS COMBINED SCHOOL | ||||
401 Wolf St
Narrows, VA Public | KG-7 | 539 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| NARROWS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Green Wave Ln
Narrows, VA Public | 8-12 | 327 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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