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J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School vs. Matoaka Elementary School

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School Overview

School
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School
800 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Matoaka Elementary School
4001 Brick Bat Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matoaka Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
495 students
601 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matoaka Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matoaka Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matoaka Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matoaka Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#549 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#428 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matoaka Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 30% in VA)
79%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matoaka Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matoaka Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Matoaka Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
71
80
Grade 1 Students
69
105
Grade 2 Students
92
98
Grade 3 Students
80
94
Grade 4 Students
92
110
Grade 5 Students
67
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matoaka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matoaka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matoaka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matoaka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matoaka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matoaka Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matoaka Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matoaka Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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