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#1069 of 1,851 schools in VA
Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Bath County Public Schools · Hot Springs, VA
A Bath County Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
98 Panther Drive, Hot Springs, VA 24445
- Math 72% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 71% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
102.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Valley 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,953
Median home value
$163,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Bath County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millboro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–7 | Not available | 141 | 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.
Bath County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Elementary is listed in Bath County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Elementary
Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Hot Springs, VA, part of Bath County Public Schools, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,069 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Elementary
What grades does Valley Elementary serve?
Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Valley Elementary?
Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Elementary rank in VA?
Valley Elementary ranks #1,069 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Elementary?
102.2% of students at Valley 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (540) 839-5395
- Area population (ZIP 24445)
- 2,395
- Area median age
- 54.2
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 24445; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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