Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Carr Greer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Carr Greer Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1672 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
35%
19%
Black
28%
22%
White
23%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Carr Greer Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School is ranked #1672 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mary Carr Greer Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Carr Greer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agnor-hurt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mary Carr Greer Elementary School?
496 students attend Mary Carr Greer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mary Carr Greer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Carr Greer Elementary School?
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Carr Greer Elementary School offer ?
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Carr Greer Elementary School part of?
Mary Carr Greer Elementary School is part of Albemarle County School District.
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