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#1076 of 1,851 schools in VA
Boyce Elementary
Elementary School · Clarke County Public Schools · Boyce, VA
A Clarke County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
119 W Main St, Boyce, VA 22620
- Math 73% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boyce Elementary score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boyce Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average438/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,446
Median home value
$494,600
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Winchester Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Evendale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Armel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 598 | 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.
Clarke County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boyce Elementary is listed in Clarke County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boyce Elementary
Boyce Elementary is a public elementary school in Boyce, VA, part of Clarke County Public Schools, serving approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,076 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boyce Elementary
What grades does Boyce Elementary serve?
Boyce Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Boyce Elementary?
Boyce Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyce Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boyce Elementary rank in VA?
Boyce Elementary ranks #1,076 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Boyce Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Boyce Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Boyce Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyce Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Boyce Elementary a charter school?
No, Boyce Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boyce Elementary a Title I school?
No, Boyce Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyce Elementary?
40.3% of students at Boyce 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clarke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (540) 955-6115
- Area population (ZIP 22620)
- 2,649
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 22620; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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