Excellent
#287 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 16% in state
Broadus Wood Elementary
Elementary School · Albemarle County Public Schools · Earlysville, VA
An Albemarle County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
185 Buck Mountain Road, Earlysville, VA 22936
- Math 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Broadus Wood Elementary score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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
18.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Broadus Wood 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,095
Median home value
$511,800
Median rent
$1,807/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Montessori Children's CommunityPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Free Union Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Hollymead ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Baker-butler ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 735 | 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.
Albemarle County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #8 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Broadus Wood Elementary is listed in Albemarle County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Broadus Wood Elementary
Broadus Wood Elementary is a public elementary school in Earlysville, VA, part of Albemarle County Public Schools, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Broadus Wood Elementary
What grades does Broadus Wood Elementary serve?
Broadus Wood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Broadus Wood Elementary?
Broadus Wood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadus Wood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadus Wood Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Broadus Wood Elementary rank in VA?
Broadus Wood Elementary ranks #287 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Broadus Wood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Broadus Wood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Broadus Wood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Broadus Wood Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Broadus Wood Elementary a charter school?
No, Broadus Wood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Broadus Wood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Broadus Wood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broadus Wood Elementary?
18.7% of students at Broadus Wood 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
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Albemarle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (434) 973-3865
- Area population (ZIP 22936)
- 6,478
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
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 22936; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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