Excellent
#182 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 10% in state
Mathews Elementary
Elementary School · Mathews County Public Schools · Mathews, VA
A Mathews County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 219, Mathews, VA 23109
- Math 85% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mathews Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 83% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mathews 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated869/100K
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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
$69,418
Median home value
$262,700
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mathews County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mathews Elementary is listed in Mathews County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mathews Elementary
Mathews Elementary is a public elementary school in Mathews, VA, part of Mathews County Public Schools, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mathews Elementary
What grades does Mathews Elementary serve?
Mathews Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mathews Elementary?
Mathews Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mathews Elementary rank in VA?
Mathews Elementary ranks #182 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mathews Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mathews Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Mathews Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mathews Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mathews Elementary a charter school?
No, Mathews Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mathews Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mathews Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mathews Elementary?
75.8% of students at Mathews 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mathews County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (804) 725-2580
- Area population (ZIP 23109)
- 2,525
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 23109; 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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