Roanoke County Public Schools District
- 5937 COVE RD NW
- ROANOKE, VA 24019
- (540) 562-3900
19 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 85.8% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,937 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.6 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 29 | - |
| Number of Students | 14,937 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 802 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 92.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 85.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 94.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 86.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 83.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 84.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 87.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 94.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 84.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 92.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 14,937 | 18.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 222 |
| Kindergarten Students | 969 |
| 1st Grade Students | 997 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,064 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,033 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,105 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,122 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,133 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,095 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,157 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,266 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,238 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,196 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,196 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 544 |
| Hispanic | 306 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,012 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 12,788 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,595 |
| Female | 7,065 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 802 | 18.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 57 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 338 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 388 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 325 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 261 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 47 |
| Elementary | 17 |
| Secondary | 26 |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 29 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,184 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 46 |
| School Administrators | 66 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 58 |
| Student Support Services | 31 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 970 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $159,384,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $77,898,000 | 48.9% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $71,502,000 | 44.9% |
| Other School Systems | $724,000 | 0.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $561,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch | $3,664,000 | 2.3% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $73,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $960,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $76,000 | 0.05% |
| Miscellaneous | $314,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $74,695,000 | 46.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $59,794,000 | 37.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $5,513,000 | 3.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,149,000 | 3.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,428,000 | 0.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $188,000 | 0.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $379,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $964,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $64,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,137,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $79,000 | 0.05% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,791,000 | 4.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,044,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,193,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $382,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $39,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $21,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $186,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $47,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,124,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Other | $164,000 | 0.1% |
| Direct - Other | $591,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $134,996,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $88,021,000 | 65.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $41,709,000 | 30.9% |
| Student Support | $7,205,000 | 4.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $6,718,000 | 4.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,319,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $8,106,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $11,237,000 | 7.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,236,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Support Services | $1,888,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,266,000 | 3.9% |
| Food Services | $5,266,000 | 3.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 85.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,060 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 88 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 68 | 1.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Roanoke County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 29
- Students: 14,937
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 802
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| ARNOLD R. BURTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1760 Blvd
Salem, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| BACK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7130 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 292 | 16.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BENT MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10148 Tinsley Ln
Bent Mountain, VA Public | KG-5 | 58 | 11.1 | Review This School |
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| BONSACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5437 Crumpacker Dr
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 456 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| BURLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6533 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 465 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| CAVE SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 464 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| CAVE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA Public | 9-12 | 862 | 23.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CAVE SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA Public | 6-8 | 610 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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| CLEARBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5205 Franklin Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 256 | 15.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FORT LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA Public | PK-5 | 242 | 15.3 |  4.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| GLEN COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 452 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| GLENVAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4507 Malus Dr
Salem, VA Public | PK-5 | 369 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| GLENVAR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4549 Malus Dr
Salem, VA Public | 9-12 | 657 | 25.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GLENVAR MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4555 Malus Dr
Salem, VA Public | 6-8 | 404 | 17.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 388 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| HERMAN L. HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1002 Ruddell Rd
Vinton, VA Public | PK-5 | 427 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIDDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,167 | 24.9 | Review This School |
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| HIDDEN VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | 6-8 | 762 | 20.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MASONS COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3370 Bradshaw Rd
Salem, VA Public | PK-5 | 197 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5901 Plantation Circle
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 482 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| MT. PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 328 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,026 | 24.0 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| NORTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | 6-8 | 698 | 21.6 | Review This School |
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| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5005 Grandin Rd Extension
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 570 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| PENN FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6328 Merriman Rd
Roanoke, VA Public | PK-5 | 572 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| ROANOKE COUNTY CAREER ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2910 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| W. E. CUNDIFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1200 Hardy Rd
Vinton, VA Public | PK-5 | 494 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,184 | 21.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM BYRD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2910 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA Public | 6-8 | 911 | 20.6 | Review This School |
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