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Buffalo Trail Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 713 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 10, 2013

The school is exceptionally run by the administration. The Principal, Vice Principal, Office Administrators and teachers are accessible, caring, compassionate with real passion for teaching. They are some of the best I have seen (I used to teach and have been in 3 schools) and have an amazing way of teaching the children so they absorb the material. They provide extra help as well. They are not yet at full capacity like the rest of the S.R. schools. I have been in and out of various classes as a volunteer as well as this is the 3rd year my oldest has been at the school (2nd - 4th) and my youngest began this year as a Kindergartener. We are moving and will only move into this school district!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2013

This is my daughters second year at the school and I really like it. The administrative staff is very nice. The school is very well organized and they do a great job ensuring that the students are safe and protected. The teachers are very good. They have been very helpful and are quick to answer any questions I may have. My kids really love it there. They really seem to like their teachers (even the tough ones) and have made a lot of new friends. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

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History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

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Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

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Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
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History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2008

 
 
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History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students96%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Students94%
Female students98%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant94%

Math

All Students78%
Female students78%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students88%
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students69%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students94%
Female students100%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students98%
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students88%
Female students84%
Male students90%
Black students82%
Asian students93%
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female students76%
Male students90%
Black students82%
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students89%
Female students87%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students98%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female students72%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students96%
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

Science

All Students99%
Female students98%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

No accreditation rating data was reported for this school.

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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42190 Seven Hills Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
Phone: (703) 722-2780

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