Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Mill Run Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 1015 students

Last modified
Community Rating

5 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
No new ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
Based on 2 ratings

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

13 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted August 14, 2011

This school ROCKS! Strong PTO. Amazing Energetic Staff that makes learning interesting & FUN. Extraordinary Leadership. Welcoming environment. Each child is given whatthey need to thrive!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2010

Awesome! Mill Run is giving my kids the best foundation possible for their academic careers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2010

We are delighted with what Mill Run has to offer, true to its motto: 'where children always come first'. The teachers are dedicated and school environment is very conducive for children to be themselves and to offer their best. It has a Principal who is a good leader and in my humble opinion, it is one of the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2009

Our 2 songs have attended Mill Run for 4 and 5 years. We love it! Principal, Assistant Principal, teachers and staff are the best. We are surely going to miss Mill Run.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 19, 2009

Best school our kids have attended, we moved to Loudoun County for the schools and this is our 3rd move within the county to find the 'right' school - I couldn't ask for anything more than Mill Run (and Eagle Ridge Middle School) have provided.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2009

My daughter who is in 1st grade loves going to school everyday. The teachers and staff make learning fun! She is in the Steps to Literacy program this year and the reading specialists are amazing!!! 4 months into school and she's already reading so much better. They really work hard at helping your child love to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2008

I think it is a great school with great staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2008

Mill Run Elementary meets every need of our children! We love this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2007

I have been associated with this great school for the past 4 years and will be for the next 5!.I think it is the greatest school in the area and I love their open door policy. The principal and the staff make sure that every single day is the best day for your child and you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2007

My two sons attended Mill Run for a period of two years. The academic programs is very good with strong emphasis on performance.Teachers were very caring and supportive. The principal and office staff were indifferent and aloof there seems to be no communication between the two.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 1, 2007

Mill Run is an excellent school with wonderful principal & fabulous teachers. Kids always come first at Mill Run.
—Submitted by Neena Ali, a parent


Posted February 20, 2006

Both of my children attended Mill Run. It is a very friendly, community-oriented school. The principal is warm and caring, and that atmosphere permeates the school. The staff is very hard-working. After school homework clubs and SOL remediation classes are offered most of the year. Although it is a large school (over 900 students), the principal and office staff knew my children's names from Day 1. The teachers and staff are very dedicated to success. After school homework clubs and SOL remediation classes are offered most of the year. The student body is very diverse, and the school consciously builds upon that strength by encouraging events such as an International Festival, an International Cookbook, etc. The Special Education program is very good. The school librarian was recently recognized for excellence. Academically, my children were well-prepared for honors courses in middle school when they left Mill Run. Go Mountain Lions!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2003

Mill Run is a phenomenal place to be! My daughter is in 3rd grade and is excelling in every subject. The staff is outgoing and friendly. The principal is very involved. As soon as you walk in you're welcomed as part of the Mill Run family!
—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.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
96%
History and Social Science

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

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

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

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students91%
Female students96%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students93%
Hispanic100%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students99%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students79%
Female students78%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanic87%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

Science

All Students96%
Female students99%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
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 students97%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic80%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students77%
Female students76%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students91%
Hispanic60%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
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

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students97%
Hispanic93%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students98%
Male students94%
Black students91%
Asian students97%
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
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 Students84%
Female students91%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students85%
Hispanic93%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

Science

All Students96%
Female students97%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students97%
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
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
White 64% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 20% 6%
Hispanic 8% 9%
Black 7% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 6%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

42905 Waxpool Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
Phone: (571) 252-2160

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT