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Bristow Run Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 745 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 22, 2013

I'm excited that Bristow Run is now part of the Global Schools Initiative. Only 3 schools in Prince William County were chosen for the program. My first grader is learning about the geography and culture of countries around the world, and she loves it! The principal and assistant principal are very caring and dedicated to the students and staff. Three of our kids have gone to Bristow Run, and we've been very happy with the wonderful teachers, the curriculum and level of academic challenge, communication with parents, and the leadership team. We also have enjoyed the great PTO activities. The school has always been terrific, but it's even better now that it's not overcrowded anymore, like it was until 2011.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2013

BRES is not quite what it used to be as many of the better teachers followed the previous principal to form a new school elsewhere in the county in 2011. All in all, it is still a good school. It is just not quite as good as it used to be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2012

Fantastic school! Great teachers, fantastic Principal and Assistant Principal. Top notch programs along with wonderful volunteers, admin staff, etc. This is a very friendly school with outstanding staff at all levels. I could not ask for a better school for my kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2011

Truly one of the BEST. Teacher communication is wonderful, and Mrs. Werle takes the time to address parent concerns. Parent volunteers are extraordinary, and we couldn't be happier sending our kids here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2010

The principal addresses individual concerns with amazing patience and understanding! Not mentioning his devotion in all the activities...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2010

This school is awesome. I moved to my house because of this school. They are warm and welcoming and the staff si caring and pro-active
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2009

This is the friendliest school I have ever been involved with. The teachers are knowledgable and obviously doing what they love...teaching our children. I couldn't ask for any more for my kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2009

I moved my 2nd grader to this school from out of state and I am amazed with the teacher involvement both inside and outside of the classroom. Everyday my child's teacher communicates through notes or emails about what is going on in the classroom and with my child personally. The school has a weekly newsletter and constant extracurricular activities and functions. This is the most involved public school! We couldn't ask for a more nurturing environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2008

My son attended BRE from K-4 - until a job relocation took us out of state. This school is EXCELLENT. The entire staff is wonderful -- you have to love a school where the principal takes the time to learn all of the student's names! We were really impressed with the anti-bulling campain. The guidance staff is attentive and quick to assist in any way they can. The teachers are all top-notch and really listen to the kids! We were really sad to leave this school. We have not been successful in finding a school as good as BRE. My son comments everyday about how disorganized his new school is...and is NOTHING like BRE.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2008

My daughter is a student at Bristow Run and we love it! She is very happy there and the teachers have been really great. The principal and admin staff are all very approachable and the kids really love them. I can't say enough great things about the teachers. I'm so glad my kids are in this school district!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2007

My two children go the Bristow Run and love it! The teachers are all top notch and wonderful. They truly care about the children. The Principal and Assistant Principal are strong leaders and very involved in the school! They have numerous educational programs to enhance their curriculum. I could not ask for a better education than the one they are receving now. I can't say enough about this wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2006

We as well as my daughter love Bristow Run. They offer numerous extracuricular activities and programs after school. They also offer music, art, foreign language, computer, science during the school day. There are always many parents volunteering at the school everyday, all with smiles on their faces. Our daughter is now in 4th grade and we have loved every teacher and she has not had one bad experience. The principal is excellent, he is very involved and active with the children. Overall, I'd give Bristow Run an A+.
—Submitted by Jessica Carreiro, a parent


Posted August 10, 2005

My kids loved this school. they loved the school song and all of their teachers were excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2004

My 2 sons have attended this school for 5 yrs. We love it! We have always felt welcome, the school is full of parent volunteers all the time! We think the teachers are awesome, and are very pleased with the level of instruction our boys have received. We won't move so we can finish our children's elementary education here!
—Submitted by KAREN, a parent


Posted August 17, 2003

Bristow Run Elementary School far exceeds my expectations. The quality of the teachers is the highest I've seen in any school and the leadership under Mr. Andrew Buchheit and Ms. Jo Linda Toth is the best in the area.
—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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
History and Social Science

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

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
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

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
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 students93%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanic85%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

All Students97%
Female students96%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic92%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Math

All Students80%
Female students79%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students85%
Hispanic46%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant80%

Science

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic85%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students98%
Female students98%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant98%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students88%
Female students90%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic78%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
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 Students91%
Female students95%
Male students88%
Black students60%
Asian students94%
Hispanic85%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students98%
Male students79%
Black students70%
Asian students100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

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 Students72%
Female students73%
Male students71%
Black students20%
Asian students80%
Hispanic65%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant72%

Science

All Students87%
Female students93%
Male students82%
Black students60%
Asian students100%
Hispanic85%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant87%
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 67% 57%
Hispanic 13% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 6%
Black 9% 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 9%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8990 Worthington Dr
Bristow, VA 20136
Phone: (703) 753-7741

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