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Laurel Meadow Elementary School vs. Mechanicsville Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mechanicsville Elementary School
7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Laurel Meadow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Meadow Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mechanicsville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
563 students
580 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurel Meadow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mechanicsville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Meadow Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mechanicsville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurel Meadow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mechanicsville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Meadow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hanover County 51爆料s and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hanover County 51爆料s and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#241 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#689 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laurel Meadow Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mechanicsville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 20% in VA)
80%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Meadow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Meadow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Laurel Meadow Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mechanicsville Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
50
Kindergarten Students
82
85
Grade 1 Students
79
83
Grade 2 Students
113
104
Grade 3 Students
91
66
Grade 4 Students
98
93
Grade 5 Students
69
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurel Meadow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mechanicsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurel Meadow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mechanicsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurel Meadow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mechanicsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurel Meadow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mechanicsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurel Meadow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mechanicsville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hanover County 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurel Meadow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mechanicsville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurel Meadow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mechanicsville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurel Meadow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mechanicsville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hanover County 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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