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#653 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 35% in state

Victoria Elementary

Elementary School · Lunenburg County Public Schools · Victoria, VA

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

1521 Eighth St, Victoria, VA 23974

  • Math 76% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 73% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,848
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Victoria Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency73%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 74% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2017
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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

99.5%

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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The neighborhood

Where Victoria 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,144/100K

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

$48,769

Median home value

$131,100

Median rent

$780/mo

College educated

8.4%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23974; 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

1 in Lunenburg County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kenbridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–5Not available359Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lunenburg County Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Victoria Elementary is listed in Lunenburg County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Victoria Elementary

Victoria Elementary is a public elementary school in Victoria, VA, part of Lunenburg County Public Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Victoria Elementary

What grades does Victoria Elementary serve?

Victoria Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Victoria Elementary?

Victoria Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Victoria Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Victoria Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Victoria Elementary rank in VA?

Victoria Elementary ranks #653 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Victoria Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Victoria Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Victoria Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Victoria Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Victoria Elementary a charter school?

No, Victoria Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Victoria Elementary a Title I school?

No, Victoria Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Victoria Elementary?

99.5% of students at Victoria 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
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lunenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 23974)
4,908
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
42.9
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 23974; 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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