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Stone Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 818 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 6, 2012

Stone Middle School is an excellent school. Communication with parents by admin and the teachers exceeds my expectations. I especially appreciate periodic grade reports sent by teachers keeping me abreast of missing assignments and overall academic performance. The principal frequently emails parents regarding upcoming activities, tests, etc. The curriculum is challenging and prepares students for high school. Teachers are willing to stay after school to help students when needed. Discipline mimics that of a private school with little to no student discipline issues. I don't know why any one living in this school district would want to pay for private education. Great choice! Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2011

If your child has special needs, look elsewhere. Stone staff is not prepared to educate children with special needs even when they have well-developed IEP's. After 4 awful months of dealing with the school's incompetence and unresponsiveness, I am transferring my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2011

Great school. I exchanged from a terrible private school, and this school is excellent! Great teachers. :)


Posted October 23, 2010

Very organized and well run operation. There is no reason why your child should not excel at this school. Nice mix of veteran and newer blood in the teaching corps. I hope they have another successful 20 years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2010

I felt the science and math streams were ok - could have been better.. French Language was average. I felt the principal's leadership was good on account that we did not hear of any issues / problems at the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2007

I was a teacher for two years at Stone. Mr. Gaudreault is an excellent principal and knows how to run the school. Although he is an imposing presence, he is nevertheless approachable and unfailingly professional. He also has a warm sense of humor. Faculty turnover is low, as most are happy to remain in their teaching positions. The vast majority of students are respectful, polite, hard-working and bright. I enjoyed strong support from both parents and the administrative team. It was a true privilege to have worked at Stone. Go Panthers!
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

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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 88% in 2012.

417 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%

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 89% in 2012.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

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

434 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

311 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

438 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

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

All Students92%
Female students95%
Male students89%
Black students84%
Asian students94%
Hispanic81%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students74%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant92%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female students60%
Male students53%
Black students39%
Asian students64%
Hispanic40%
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students39%
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant56%
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 students92%
Male students94%
Black students85%
Asian students95%
Hispanic83%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students78%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students93%
Black students84%
Asian students97%
Hispanic88%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female students75%
Male students74%
Black students50%
Asian students80%
Hispanic60%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students49%
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant75%

Science

All Students96%
Female students94%
Male students97%
Black students97%
Asian students96%
Hispanic87%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English98%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students95%
Asian students95%
Hispanic89%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 6%
Hispanic 14% 9%
Black 8% 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 15%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5500 Sully Park Dr.
Centreville, VA 20120
Phone: (703) 631-5500

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