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Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary

Elementary School · Roanoke City Public Schools · Roanoke, VA

A Roanoke City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1616 Nineteenth Street NW, Roanoke, VA 24017

  • Math 64% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$18,406
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
ELA
72%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

110.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,717/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roanoke), 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

$45,954

Median home value

$139,800

Median rent

$966/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

25.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24017; 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
Round Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.7 mi704Compare →
Hurt Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.2 mi334Compare →
Lincoln Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.2 mi252Compare →
Grandin Court ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–5Not available360Compare →

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 City Public Schools

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#9 of 24
District spending per student
$18,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary is listed in Roanoke City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary

Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, VA, part of Roanoke City Public Schools, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary

What grades does Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary serve?

Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary?

Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary rank in VA?

Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary ranks #1,249 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary a charter school?

No, Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary a Title I school?

No, Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary?

110.5% of students at Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Roanoke city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
Area population (ZIP 24017)
24,565
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
37.1
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 24017; 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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