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#1262 of 1,851 schools in VA
Pearl Sample Elementary
Elementary School · Culpeper County Public Schools · Culpeper, VA
A Culpeper County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18480 Simms Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701
- Math 78% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl Sample Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pearl Sample 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,798/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Culpeper), 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
$93,910
Median home value
$376,100
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.g. Richardson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Farmington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Keys Academy - CulpeperPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Emerald Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 691 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Culpeper County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl Sample Elementary is listed in Culpeper County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl Sample Elementary
Pearl Sample Elementary is a public elementary school in Culpeper, VA, part of Culpeper County Public Schools, serving approximately 653 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,262 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl Sample Elementary
What grades does Pearl Sample Elementary serve?
Pearl Sample Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pearl Sample Elementary?
Pearl Sample Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Sample Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Sample Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl Sample Elementary rank in VA?
Pearl Sample Elementary ranks #1,262 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Pearl Sample Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl Sample Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Pearl Sample Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl Sample Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pearl Sample Elementary a charter school?
No, Pearl Sample Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl Sample Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pearl Sample Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl Sample Elementary?
81.9% of students at Pearl Sample 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
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Culpeper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (540) 825-5448
- Area population (ZIP 22701)
- 37,575
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 22701; 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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