Dillwyn Primary serves 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
40%
22%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Dillwyn Primary?
350 students attend Dillwyn Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dillwyn Primary students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dillwyn Primary?
Dillwyn Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillwyn Primary offer ?
Dillwyn Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Dillwyn Primary part of?
Dillwyn Primary is part of Buckingham County Public Schools.
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