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Randolph Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 431 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 5, 2013

Test scores are not the best judge of how your child will thrive in a school with a low teacher to student ratio. This IB school has the most amazing principal and great teachers. The fact that the majority of the students have parents whose first language is not English speaks volumes on the overall test scores. Our son knows more about other cultures and has a greater appreciation of them than he would ever get at one of the homogeneous schools in North Arlington.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

I am a staff person in Arlington Public Schools who provides services at Randolph. If you only look at test scores, you miss what a wonderful school this is that provides high-quality instruction from fabulous, creative teachers. There is a low student-teacher ratio and kids get very individualized attention. The majority of teachers are very skilled at differentiating instruction. Randolph is a warm, wonderful school that goes above and beyond to serve a very diverse student population.
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
51%
History and Social Science

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
77%
English: Writing

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students73%
Female students68%
Male students80%
Black students50%
Asian students91%
Hispanic70%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students76%
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant73%

History and Social Science

All Students74%
Female students64%
Male students85%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant74%

Math

All Students60%
Female students59%
Male students60%
Black students44%
Asian students67%
Hispanic65%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant60%

Science

All Students78%
Female students71%
Male students85%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant78%
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 Students70%
Female students71%
Male students69%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic66%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant70%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students59%
Female students67%
Male students56%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic57%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students59%
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant59%
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 Students85%
Female students87%
Male students83%
Black students83%
Asian students90%
Hispanic82%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

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 Students74%
Female students70%
Male students78%
Black students58%
Asian students80%
Hispanic75%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students85%
Female students83%
Male students88%
Black students75%
Asian students100%
Hispanic82%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English88%
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

  • 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 54% 9%
Black 19% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 6%
White 11% 57%
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 77%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1306 S Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-5830

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