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Robertson Elementary School (Closed 2012)

132 Robertson St
Suffolk, VA 23438
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Robertson Elementary School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(10-11)
85-89%
86%
(10-11)
70-74%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
55%
22%
White
37%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
How many students attend Robertson Elementary School?
189 students attend Robertson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Robertson Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robertson Elementary School?
Robertson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robertson Elementary School offer ?
Robertson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robertson Elementary School part of?
Robertson Elementary School is part of Suffolk City 51±¬ÁÏs.

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