Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summer Hillruffin Road 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 was 47% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)47%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)31%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
39%
19%
Black
56%
22%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School?
506 students attend Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School?
Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School offer ?
Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School part of?
Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School is part of Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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