B+
Above Average
79/100

Meherrin Powellton Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 11555 Dry Bread Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 61st percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
184
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%61/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +32 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−20 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+1 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%85%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts18th percentile (list)
Black47%77%reading -15 pts, math +6 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income52%82%reading -11 pts, math +8 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11555 Dry Bread Road
City Lawrenceville
ZIP Code 23868
District 5100480
NCES School ID 510048000184
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23868

Understanding the community around Meherrin Powellton Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,620
Per Capita Income $17,839
Poverty Rate 23.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%
High School or Higher 78.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $133,100
Median Rent $755
Owner-Occupied 67.7%
Renter-Occupied 32.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Meherrin Powellton Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 64.1%
White 20.7%
Hispanic/Latino 9.8%
Two or More Races 5.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 184
Teachers (FTE) 14.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary has 184 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Meherrin Powellton Elementary serve?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Meherrin Powellton Elementary receive per student?
Meherrin Powellton Elementary receives $18,469 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Meherrin Powellton Elementary in 23868 ▼
Avg Home Value
$127,027
Avg Monthly Rent
$819
1-Year Change
+16.7%
% Renters
32.3%

Other Schools in 23868

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026