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Carlin Springs Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 585 students

 
 
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Posted August 29, 2012

We love Carlin Springs Elementary! My two children transferred in during the middle of the school year and we were all welcomed with open arms. There is a very diverse culture here and children learn something new everyday. The principal and assistant principal are fabulous about keeping the parents well informed with events around the school. We are about to begin our 4th year at Carlin Springs Elementary, have not yet met a staff member that our family didn't absolutly love. Highly recommended school by this military family!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

The welcoming environment, the openess to the community, the diversity of its student body,the immagination in its program - it is a school where clearly students and families are joyfully received.


Posted April 20, 2009

One of the best schools in the area, Great Principal and staff who are very much dedicated. Scores are higher year after year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2008

I taught summer school here for the summers of 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. My time there was great. I plan to return to teach again. The climate of the school just screams pure education. It's such a wonderful place to be in the world. The administration is so helpful and supportive and friendly. Thanks Mr. Ley.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 29, 2007

Carlin Springs has dedicated, talented teachers and an outstanding principal. The atmoshere in the school is great for kids to learn and enjoy school. The after-school programs offer a broad range of programs for students and the kids really seem to enjoy them.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 14, 2006

I have never seen such a dedicated and gifted staff as the faculty at Carlin Springs Elementary. My child has gotten a fantastic education for the three years she has attended. I am very pleased.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2006

The best thing about this school is that it is new -- Arlington never turns down bond offerings. However the principal is new (from Jamestown), seems overwhelmed by the large number of assisted lunch crowd, and is focused on trying to get 4th greaders to sit still (and read). This school is one of the constant underperformers in the County, and should be avoided if you want a quality education.
—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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
73%
History and Social Science

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
69%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%

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

All Students81%
Female students86%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

All Students78%
Female students75%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant78%

Math

All Students73%
Female students68%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic76%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students73%
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant73%

Science

All Students86%
Female students80%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English92%
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

English: Reading

All Students86%
Female students81%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic88%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students86%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students71%
Female students65%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students86%
Hispanic73%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students69%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant71%
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 Students79%
Female students76%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students82%
Hispanic79%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students77%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant79%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students90%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanic88%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students86%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant88%

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 Students68%
Female students83%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students82%
Hispanic66%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students77%
Female students77%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students73%
Hispanic76%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students78%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant77%
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 67% 9%
Black 14% 26%
White 5% 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 84%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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5995 South 5th Road
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-6645

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