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Hoffman-Boston Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 396 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 7, 2012

Hoffman-Boston is an excellent school with extremely dedicated, caring, kind, and compassionate teachers, staff, and administrators. I have two sons that attend here and I call their teachers the miracle workers. Both of my sons are diagnoised with ADHD, which is difficult to deal with and requires much patience, the teachers and staff here have given me so much support as I travel through the adventures of ADHD. They were always supportive and addressed each and everyone of my concerns and they were very flexible and accomadating with my request to visit their classroom. The level of teaching and academic experiences present at Hoffman-Boston are superb in my opinion. My children have had experiences here that will touch and enrich their lives and they will be that much fortunate for having been there at Hoffman-Boston! Also I would like to say that when looking for schools for your children, don't let one bad review stop you, you have to inform yourself and visit the school and really become involved to make your own wise deciscions about what is best for your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2012

My autistic son had a horrible experience in the so called "ABA" autism classrom here last year. He regressed so much that it's taking him a year now and he still hasn't caught up. I was not allowed to observe or even talk with the teacher unless the autism coordinator (who, by the way, is over 19 schools!) was present! I was told things were being done, only to find out later, they weren't. I wasn not welcome in the school, and sent back to the office to wait even when I had signed in for an IEP meeting! I picked up my son every day, but was never allowed to talk with the teacher. My son was only 3 years old. I do not trust that school. It seemed they were hiding things from us.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2009

Hoffman-Boston is a school that is overlooked. The teaching and learning that goes on within and outside of the school walls is incredible. The administration and staff are dedicated to giving our children the best education they have to offer. And they do it EVERY day. Don't just look at the test scores, though they are on the rise, take an hour to come see what's happening for yourself. Seeing is believing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2008

Look at the test scores---look at the reviews...this school is bad news--until there is a change in administration my children will not go here. Parents you have a right to go to another public school and a right to transportation there--don't be duped into letting this underperforming school go on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

As a product of private school, I had every intention of placing my child in one. After discussions with other parents in my neighborhood, I placed my son there for pre-school. He is now in Kindergarden and I can't wait to put my other son in there. This school has set the standard as how any school should be. My oldest loves studing and going to school and my youngest tears up to go with him. The teachers and the staff have created an environment that is safe, fun, personal and full of educational encouragement. I could ask for a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2005

My child used to go to HB and I was very involved in the school day to day. I believe the teachers who were there were very dedicated and some of the social studies activities that they were involved in were absolutely amazing. There was a real change in the atmosphere with the change in principals and many of the teachers moved on. We have since transferred to another school in the county. I recommend observing the behavior before enrolling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2005

As a very involved parent, I must say that my children have had excellent teachers! Unfortunately, there are only a handful of parents able/willing to give of their time! Without more help and the lack of enthusiasm and school spirit, from our new principal, it has been a very difficult 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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
66%
History and Social Science

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

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%
English: Writing

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
67%
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 Students75%
Female students74%
Male students76%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%

History and Social Science

All Students82%
Female students89%
Male students75%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant82%

Math

All Students55%
Female students57%
Male students53%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students58%
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant55%

Science

All Students89%
Female students79%
Male students100%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students95%
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant89%
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 Students84%
Female students81%
Male students88%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic93%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students54%
Female students50%
Male students59%
Black students38%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic60%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient students73%
Proficient in English27%
Not migrant54%
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 students82%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant79%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students100%
Male students92%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant96%

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 Students81%
Female students76%
Male students84%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic69%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant81%

Science

All Students79%
Female students78%
Male students80%
Black students82%
Asian students80%
Hispanic71%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant79%
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
Black 35% 26%
Hispanic 33% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 18% 6%
White 14% 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 72%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1415 S Queen St
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-5845

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