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Ashlawn Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 524 students

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Posted April 14, 2010

Wonderful, caring faculty and staff and very involved parents make for a great learning community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

My grandkids are in the school. I love the community feel of it.


Posted April 14, 2010

There is sense of community when we attend bingo night, gym night and great gettogethers held by PTA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Ashlawn, Great school with great community feel. After school enrichment is great, helps kids learn skills which might have been hard to learn because of time constraint for the parents. It provides enriching experience for all involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Ashlawn is a gem! 18 kids per class, amazing administration and teachers and the school focusses on teaching the children how to be global citizens.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Ashlawn benefits from a student population that is small but diverse. An active PTA exemplifies the strong commitment of families, staff, and neighbors to make Ashlawn an enriching experience for all involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Strong ethos of social responsibility, importance of global citizenship, fabulous teachers . . ..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Great teachers and adminstrators. Excellent librarian. Kids are encouraged and taught to be great global and local citizens!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Ashlawn has wonderful diversity--ethnic, socioeconomic--compared with other schools in north Arlington.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Strong, warm, and supportive Community of parents and staff. Wonderful children to be with each day. Excellent professional teaching and admistrative staff. No other place I would rather be teaching!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Small school but great vision..teachers and administration very helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Great Program to teach Global citizen ship to kids, FlES and exchange student program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Great school in a quiet neighborhood. Good SOL scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Me and My sister went to Ashlawn and feel our education base much stornger than others.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

My daughter is attending it. She knows all sounds already and now reading it in KG.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

This was our first year at Ashlawn and our fifth grader has excelled. There are so many opportunities for the kids both in and out of school. We are so happy to have had the Ashlawn experience!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

It's well rounded and multi-cultural. The children are taught for more than just test scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Ashlawn brings together students, teachers, staff and parents to ensure the whole child is educated in a well-rounded way. My kids love to learn at Ashlawn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2009

Ashlawn is a great little school. Committed staff, involved parents - great community
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2009

What a gem of a school! Our daughter just completed fourth grade at Ashlawn. It has been her first school experience in the U.S., as we lived in Asia for many years and she attended a private international school there. We have been most impressed with Ashlawn. Mr. Miranda, the principal knows all the children--and most parents-- by name and he has such a great relationship with the students, staff and parents. Our daughter's teachers have been outstanding, and always stretch the kids in their learning. They use a lot of creativity, variety and innovation in the projects they assign, and encourage the students to do the same in their work. Our daughter has had a very positive experience at Ashlawn and is proud of her school. We all look forward to her fifth grade year!
—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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%
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

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
98%
English: Writing

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students95%
Female students100%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students91%
Female students100%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant91%

Science

All Students98%
Female students100%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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 Students94%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students84%
Female students80%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant84%
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 Students94%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students100%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%

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 Students85%
Female students90%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant85%

Science

All Students94%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English98%
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

  • 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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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
White 63% 57%
Hispanic 16% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 6%
Black 6% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5950 N. 8th Road
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (703) 228-5270

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