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Barcroft Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 482 students

 
 
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Posted September 16, 2009

Fantastic teachers, fantastic principal, fantastic PTA
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2008

This is a great school. The teachers and staff couldn't do a better job of teaching and really putting the needs of the children first.


Posted April 30, 2008

I worked at Barcroft for several years and only left to become a stay @ home mom. To this day having gone through many principals in my daughter's 6 years of formal education, I have never come across a principal so dedicated with such a natural ability to show children and parents as I have here with MHG. The teachers when I was part of Barcroft, were excellent role models with a true desire for children to succeed. This is an awesome school, with many great leaders. I am proud to say I worked at such an excellent school.


Posted August 16, 2007

Barcroft is a great school. I'm kind of shocked by the low rating here. The teachers and staff are all amazing. Barcroft is an intimate school and it does have a diverse population with many immigrant kids just learning english, which may be the reason for some lower than expected test scores. But the kids at Barcroft learn and excel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2006

My daughter attends here. She's 8 years old. This is her 2nd year. We are very pleased with her teachers and the work she's doing. She's in 3rd grade but reading at a 4th grade level. She's a leader in her class and is loved by her classmates. The children all get along. They are helpful to one another and I believe that it is taught and maintained by the teachers there. She goes all year round - and it's been a very positive experience. She learns quickly and it sticks. I thank the Teachers and especially the principal. My child has to us an inhaler. On occassion she needs it. The nurses know the children by name and are always helpful and encouraging. We love Barcroft and you will too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2003

Barcroft Elementary school is #1! Barcroft has wonderful teachers and a wonderful principal! Barcroft will always be #1 in my book.


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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%
English: Writing

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
65%
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 Students90%
Female students90%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students62%
Female students55%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic53%
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students44%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant62%

Math

All Students63%
Female students50%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic53%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students48%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant63%

Science

All Students95%
Female students89%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%
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 Students83%
Female students87%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic77%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students67%
Female students73%
Male students63%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic48%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students48%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant67%
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 Students93%
Female students91%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students97%
Female students100%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant97%

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 Students80%
Female students77%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students74%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant80%

Science

All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic76%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant83%
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 53% 9%
White 22% 57%
Black 15% 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 85%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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625 S Wakefield St
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-5838

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