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#1332 of 1,851 schools in VA
Eastern Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Giles County Public Schools · Pembroke, VA
A Giles County Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6899 Virginia Ave, Pembroke, VA 24136
- Math 66% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern Elementary/middle score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 68% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 37 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eastern Elementary/middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,313/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pembroke), 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
$67,889
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24136; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–7 | Not available | 462 | Compare → |
| Narrows Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–7 | Not available | 499 | 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.
Giles County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastern Elementary/middle is listed in Giles County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Elementary/middle
Eastern Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Pembroke, VA, part of Giles County Public Schools, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,332 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Elementary/middle
What grades does Eastern Elementary/middle serve?
Eastern Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Eastern Elementary/middle?
Eastern Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary/middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Elementary/middle rank in VA?
Eastern Elementary/middle ranks #1,332 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Eastern Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Eastern Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Elementary/middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eastern Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, Eastern Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, Eastern Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Elementary/middle?
65.8% of students at Eastern Elementary/middle 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Giles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (540) 626-7281
- Area population (ZIP 24136)
- 3,278
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 24136; 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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