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Rose Hill Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 745 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 7, 2012

I have a six grader and a second grader at Rose Hill in the Spanish Immersion and they love it. Rose hill has been a Great school specially know under a new Principal!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2011

My Older Daughter has been in this school for 7 years now and those seven years have been the best she ever had everyday she comes home telling me the greatest things she ever done and now she's very excited to graduate from 6th grade so far my daughter is a straight a student and she does many activities like girls on the run and many more I think this school Is very good and it's the right fit for my daughter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2011

I have a kindergarten child in the Spanish Immersion Program. We are very happy with the outcome. At first I was a little hisitant because of the test scores displayed in this website. But a bilingual education is SO much challenging and harder on the child. You cannot compare that to a regular school. My son can read and write in both English and Spanidh. To me that is huge. Also- they have so many enriching extracurricular activities. This year my son had the opportunity to be in the school's yearly musical production. You don't have those opportunities in other schools. This is the right school for my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2009

I just moved to the area. The school is very welcoming. My son has transitioned smoothly into a classroom and the teacher communicates frequently. I really like the Blackboard? site that has information about what is going. Over all, I think the school is a good fit for my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2009

My son attended the preschool autism class (PAC) this past school year. The teachers and assistants responsible for this program are excellent! I'm thrilled with the tremendous progress my child has made thanks to the caring, dedicated, and highly capable staff at Rose Hill. I would not hesitate to recommend this program to any parent with a special-needs child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2009

For the most part, teachers are talented, hardworking and dedicated but the school seems incredibly disorganized and poorly managed compared to other nearby schools. Orther schools with incoming K's start communicating with parents early in the summer which makes preparing for the transition easier. Information regarding events and deadlines isn't sent home in a timely fashion Test scores seem low but there are a lot of low income, non-native English speakers which actually makes it a nicely diverse school. A surprising number of staff are not good at recognizing kids who need education interventions. We'd been telling them for years our child needed additional assistance. We had to do it privately and only after we tested her did they see how much services were required.
—Submitted by 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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

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

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%

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 88% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
63%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Writing

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
66%
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 Students85%
Female students91%
Male students78%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic84%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Students71%
Female students85%
Male students57%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic63%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students60%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant71%

Math

All Students43%
Female students45%
Male students42%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic27%
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficient students29%
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant43%

Science

All Students85%
Female students90%
Male students79%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
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 Students87%
Female students93%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic81%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students53%
Female students51%
Male students56%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic40%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficient students39%
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant53%
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 Students90%
Female students91%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students93%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English93%
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 Students58%
Female students50%
Male students74%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic56%
White students62%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students52%
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant58%

Science

All Students76%
Female students71%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic71%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant76%
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 students93%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic89%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students68%
Female students74%
Male students61%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic63%
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students55%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant68%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 48% 9%
White 29% 57%
Black 12% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%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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6301 Rose Hill Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310
Phone: (703) 313-4200

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