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#457 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 25% in state

Mason's Cove Elementary

Elementary School · Roanoke County Public Schools · Salem, VA

A Roanoke County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3370 Bradshaw Rd, Salem, VA 24153

  • Math 84% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$13,365
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Mason's Cove Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency84%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 83% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
ELA
87%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
84%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

67.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mason's Cove 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,691

Median home value

$251,400

Median rent

$1,058/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glen Cove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–53.8 mi437Compare →
West Salem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–54.8 mi407Compare →
Back Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–5Not available274Compare →
Bonsack ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–5Not available314Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Roanoke County Public Schools

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#9 of 26
District spending per student
$13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mason's Cove Elementary is listed in Roanoke County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mason's Cove Elementary

Mason's Cove Elementary is a public elementary school in Salem, VA, part of Roanoke County Public Schools, serving approximately 210 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mason's Cove Elementary

What grades does Mason's Cove Elementary serve?

Mason's Cove Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mason's Cove Elementary?

Mason's Cove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason's Cove Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mason's Cove Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mason's Cove Elementary rank in VA?

Mason's Cove Elementary ranks #457 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Mason's Cove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mason's Cove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mason's Cove Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason's Cove Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mason's Cove Elementary a charter school?

No, Mason's Cove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mason's Cove Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mason's Cove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason's Cove Elementary?

67.6% of students at Mason's Cove 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
210
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Roanoke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 24153)
38,249
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
42.5
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 24153; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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