PK-12 data

Educational policy can center on many factors, including test scores, graduation rates and enrollment reports.

The Virginia Department of Education website has accurate, up-to-date information that allows users to view and download a wide array of state, local and school-level data. Direct links to relevant pages on the VDOE website are listed here for your convenience:

• Virginia’s accountability system

  Virginia’s accountability system is called the Standards of Learning and includes annual assessments of student achievement.

• School, school division and state report cards

  Each year, VDOE releases online report cards that detail student achievement by subject and grade level. 

• School accreditation ratings

  Schools must meet certain benchmarks on SOL exams in English, history/social science, math and science each year to earn accreditation.

• Federal accountability standings

  Schools and divisions must meet annual measurable objectives that prove they are increasing student achievement and reducing proficiency gaps each year.

• Graduation, completion, dropout and postsecondary data

  See the percentage of students who graduate, complete high school, dropout and enroll in postsecondary education.

• Enrollment and demographic reports

  Enrollment and demographic statistics are based on the number of students enrolled in public schools as of Sept. 30 each year.

• School climate reports

  Schools are required to report any incidents of discipline, crime and violence each year.

• Superintendent’s annual report

  Statistics released in this report include enrollment, pupil-teacher ratios, promotion, retention, graduation, dropouts and attendance. Financial and school personnel data is also included.

While the VDOE is a great source for data, others also exist.  Here are a few additional options:

• Education Section - U.S. Census Bureau

  Provides a quick overview of the types of education data available from the census.

• High-Schools.com

  Provides data on public and private high schools in geographic areas (not by school district).

To recommend a link for addition to this list, please email us at cepi@vcu.edu.

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