{"id":18510,"date":"2025-09-12T12:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T16:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/?p=18510"},"modified":"2025-09-12T12:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T16:33:00","slug":"virginia-2024-2025-sol-scores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/news-blog\/virginia-2024-2025-sol-scores\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia\u2019s 2024\u20132025 SOL Scores: Growth, Decline, and Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/schools-districts\/virginia\/elementary-school\/\">Virginia\u2019s<\/a> latest round of SOL pass rates is more than a scoreboard, it\u2019s a call to action for division leaders across the state. This year\u2019s data reveals a complex picture of success, struggle, and transformation across reading, math, science, and social studies. For superintendents, principals, and curriculum leaders, it\u2019s a roadmap to opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Statewide Snapshot: Averages and Alarms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State averages held steady in the low 70s for reading (71%), writing (72%), and math (70%), while science trailed at 68% and history\/social sciences came in lowest at 63%. These scores show clear patterns: core content remains stable, but science and social studies continue to need attention \u2014 especially when state accountability and college\/career readiness are on the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing stood out for its volatility, some divisions surged, others plummeted. The question for leaders is clear: what\u2019s working in high-growth divisions, and how can those strategies be scaled?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Big Movers: Who Improved the Most?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five divisions led the way in year-over-year improvement:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pulaski County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +12.6 points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Danville City<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +12.2 points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colonial Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +11.8 points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lee County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +10.4 points (including 100% in Writing!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Louisa County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +9.6 points<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These improvements show that targeted strategies can yield real, measurable results, even within a single year. For divisions looking to emulate success, these divisions offer a strong model.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Steep Declines: Where Support is Urgently Needed<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the other end of the spectrum, several divisions experienced sharp declines, especially in writing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alexandria City<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 65% \u2192 8% in Writing (\u201357)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fairfax County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 57% \u2192 16% (\u201341)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fredericksburg City<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 40% \u2192 9% (\u201331)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These dramatic drops highlight what happens when systems lack consistent, standards-aligned support \u2014 especially in foundational skills like writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Closer Look: Subject-by-Subject<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Science<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a 68% average, science scores underscore a pressing need for deeper STEM investment. Many instructional tools focus on math and reading, but Progress Learning also offers <\/span>science content aligned to Virginia SOLs, and offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/our-products\/liftoff-adaptive-intervention-2-8\/\">adaptive intervention option for math, reading, and science<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Social Studies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still the lowest-performing subject at 63%. Creative engagement is key. Divisions need platforms that not only align with standards but also keep students motivated, our tools include gamification, project-based options, and scaffolded instruction that meet students where they are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Writing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most unstable subject this year. The dramatic swings in scores reflect the need for targeted writing instruction, <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/solutions\/progress-monitoring-tools\/\">progress monitoring<\/a>, and early interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What This Means for Division Leaders<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s results aren\u2019t just data points. They\u2019re decision points. Here\u2019s how forward-thinking divisions are responding:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benchmarking against top performers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using tools like Progress Learning\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/solutions\/assessment-tool-for-teachers\/\">custom and pre-built assessments<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moving quickly when scores decline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in volatile subjects like writing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Targeting support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where it&#8217;s most needed, particularly in science and history\/social sciences, which often get less attention in supplemental programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>How Progress Learning Can Help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re built to support Virginia educators with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SOL-aligned content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across all tested subjects, including science and social studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Custom and pre-built assessments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that mirror SOL rigor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Actionable insights and reporting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to track progress and close gaps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remediation and adaptive intervention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with our Liftoff program, and <\/span><b>MAP integration for math, reading, and science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to turn diagnostic data into action.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When schools want to improve pass rates, they need more than just practice questions. They need a system built for intervention, engagement, and standards mastery across all tested subjects. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data is clear: progress is possible. Let\u2019s make sure every division has the tools to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Want to see our SOL aligned content designed for Virginia schools? Get in touch with our Virginia specialist below.<\/p>\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  hbspt.forms.create({\r\n    region: \"na1\",\r\n    portalId: \"23272034\",\r\n    formId: \"3bd16ddb-4120-40f2-ae04-334b789b41ff\"\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia\u2019s latest round of SOL pass rates is more than a scoreboard, it\u2019s a call to action for division leaders across the state. This year\u2019s data reveals a complex picture of success, struggle, and transformation across reading, math, science, and social studies. For superintendents, principals, and curriculum leaders, it\u2019s a roadmap to opportunity. The Statewide [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":18511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"\ud83d\udea8 Virginia\u2019s 2024\u201325 SOL scores are in! 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