Matthew Whaley Elementary School

Matthew Whaley Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
301 Scotland St,  Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
4.9
5.0
453 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Thorpe
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
White
50.1%
Black
19.5%
Hispanic
16.3%
Two or more races
12%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.9 7 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
3/18/2015
Everyone is welcome to everything and no one is left behind.
5.0 NicheUser
3/18/2015
Everything is well managed and clean
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/8/2023
I cannot say enough great things about this school, teachers, staff, parents, PTA and students! My children attended for two years and we had such an excellent experience. We were truly sad to leave all these great people. The teachers really make this school special! From special trips to CW, the s...
5.0 student
1/25/2018
This school is actually pretty awesome! It's really old but kept and good condition, teachers are nice, and they teach you real nice for the SOLs and middle school. Since it was built for a high school, the school has lockers! I found it very relaxing and I felt smart when I went there.
5.0 other
2/13/2017
I absolutely LOVE Matthew Whaley Elementary School....I attended the school kindergarten through the 5th grade. The Teachers and all other staff are GREAT.....The Principal was GREAT.....and I just adored all the bus drivers they were GREAT. OVERALL A AWESOME SCHOOL A+++...Matthew Whaley I Love you!
5.0 other
9/6/2014
This school is amazing I went here for 3rd, 4th, and 5th. I really liked the teachers and the treated everyone equal.

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Matthew Whaley Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Williamsburg, VA and is served by the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 453 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Matthew Whaley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $604,111. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bruton High School, COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Berkeley Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Williamsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Matthew Whaley Elementary School.

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