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#1632 of 1,851 schools in VA
Bluestone Elementary
Elementary School · Harrisonburg City Public Schools · Harrisonburg, VA
A Harrisonburg City Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
750 Garbers Church Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
- Math 61% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluestone Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 56% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bluestone Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,966/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisonburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,779
Median home value
$340,600
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
45%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berea Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Keister ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluestone Elementary is listed in Harrisonburg City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluestone Elementary
Bluestone Elementary is a public elementary school in Harrisonburg, VA, part of Harrisonburg City Public Schools, serving approximately 560 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,632 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluestone Elementary
What grades does Bluestone Elementary serve?
Bluestone Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bluestone Elementary?
Bluestone Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluestone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluestone Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluestone Elementary rank in VA?
Bluestone Elementary ranks #1,632 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Bluestone Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluestone Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bluestone Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluestone Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Bluestone Elementary a charter school?
No, Bluestone Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluestone Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bluestone Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluestone Elementary?
80.0% of students at Bluestone Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrisonburg city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (540) 432-3232
- Area population (ZIP 22801)
- 39,870
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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