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Bren Mar Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 504 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 29, 2012

My little brother is currently attending the school. He has made new friends and is doing great but, a kid is bullying him and his teacher is doing nothing about it. The teachers are not in the cafeteria as this is happening. They won't do anything even though he has told them several times. I am very disappointed in this. My brother and his friend should not be being hit and beat up. It's ridiculous and they are lucky I'm not with him during school hours.


Posted February 7, 2012

I love the small size of this elementary school and the small class sizes. I was initially hesitant about trying a public school, as I thought my child would not receive the high quality and personalized education. I am glad I tried, Bren Mar Park! My child is in K and his teacher is absolutely fantastic. The principal and her team are excellent and have a genuine interest in the children. There are also many parent/student activities that engage children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2011

I was converted. I was strictly sending my daughter to private school, but I heard so many other parents in my neighborhood talk so highly of Bren Mar Park that I thought I would give it a shot... and save a lot of money too. Wow! It's a wonderful school and it resembles the public schools of my childhood... not at all what the media would have you think about the public school system. I am so glad I made the switch. BTW, to me 5-stars is perfect... I gave it 4-stars, which in my mind is extremely good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

We love this school. 'The teachers and staff are extremely dedicated. The only negative I have is that there does not seem to be a lot of parent involvement. I would highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2008

During the past 3 two years this school has been great and one of the most dynamic in getting students to higher learning. I would recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2006

Bren Mar Park is a great little neighborhood school. The principals are extremely dedicated, as are the teachers. My child will be entering his 6th year at Bren Mar and I don't think he has ever been in a classroom with more than 22 students.This is a small school with classroom sizes anywhere from 16 - 24 students. If you are moving to our neighborhood I urge you to come in and meet the principals and staff. Some people new to the area just automacically enroll their children in private schools without even investigating the neighborhood school, which I think is a mistake.We love Bren Mar, and I feel fortunate that my son has had such a wonderful elementary experience. Bren Mar also has wonderful LD and esol teachers.
—Submitted by Tricia Crane, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

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

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

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

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students86%
Female students93%
Male students81%
Black students94%
Asian students93%
Hispanic72%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students91%
Black students92%
Asian students100%
Hispanic83%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students61%
Female students63%
Male students59%
Black students65%
Asian students64%
Hispanic48%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students89%
Female students95%
Male students85%
Black students92%
Asian students91%
Hispanic82%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant89%
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 Students82%
Female students83%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students82%
Hispanic81%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students72%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students62%
Female students64%
Male students61%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students76%
Hispanic54%
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students46%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant62%
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 Students87%
Female students90%
Male students85%
Black students94%
Asian students90%
Hispanic89%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant87%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students91%
Black students100%
Asian students100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant95%

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 Students44%
Female students40%
Male students48%
Black students50%
Asian students59%
Hispanic26%
White students38%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient students35%
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant44%

Science

All Students86%
Female students77%
Male students93%
Black students93%
Asian students86%
Hispanic79%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students86%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%
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

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 39% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 23% 6%
White 19% 57%
Black 18% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6344 Beryl Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
Phone: (703) 914-7200

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