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Union Mill Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 789 students

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Posted yesterday

My child is completing his second year at this school. The support at UM is outstanding! The principal, vice principal, counselors and teachers (from librarian, music and PE) are all highly visible, fair, and easy to get to know. I'm very happy with the level of parental involvement. There are always great ways to either help out in the classroom or preparing materials to help the teachers out. The PTA does outstanding work for the school and administration but not living in the Little Rocky Run neighborhood which surrounds the school, makes it difficult to be accepted, very clickish, for the most part but not all. It's too bad the PTA doesn't actually encourage ALL parents to be involved. I certainly commend them on the level of work they do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2012

Top notch school with the BEST teachers! We have been to several elementary schools due to military moves and we can say UMES is the best! Principal and vice principal are highly visible, and communicate well with students and parents. LOTS of proactive parent volunteers. Beautiful library and gymnasium. Full time Advanced Academic teacher can provide your child enrichment if he/she needs it. All around, a GREAT school! Recommend it highly!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2012

School is VERY large and only has one part-time GT teacher. The PTA is a click of SAHM. Since Mrs Shadis left the school has gone downhill. The houses around the school are all older and close together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2011

Union Mill Elementary is a wonderful school, located in an great neighborhood. As a parent I really love the extra-curricular opportunities the school offers, such as Mad Science. Also feel fortunate to have an excellent Principal at the school in Ms. Shadis. All in all its a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

I feel the same for second grader. My little student is given spelling words but never tested. The work so is so minimal, that I am forced to supplement the education with my own "work". I am hoping that third grade will be more challenging, but seeing that no new concepts were learned, I am a little afraid that it will be too challenging! Also, the testing procedures are disappointing. The students are pulled from class and "tested" for their reading assessment and for the gifted program in the POD where all the other classes are walking in and out of class. These test are used to determine third grade placement and the testing is compromised because the students don't even have a quiet testing area. It is ridiculous that they put so much emphasis on a test that is so poorly given. Very disappointing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2010

I am disappointed by the very low workload I am seeing with my second grader. He is an average student being minimally challenged. Can imagine parents of more academically advanced students are quite frustrated. In the fifth month of school very few new skills have been developed since first grade. Concerning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2005

Union Mill is a great school. I feel very fortunate to have a child going there. The leadership, teachers, the programs, all of this make for an exceptional school. We've attended a couple other schools in the county and none compare to U.M. Lisa Lachick
—Submitted by Lisa Lachick, a parent


Posted August 18, 2004

Union Mill is a great community school. Nestled in the middle of the Little Rocky Run community, it feels like a small town atmosphere with the quality education of Fairfax County. My sons' teachers have been exceptional and they have a very low staff turnover rate, which I think says a lot about the principal, parents and students.
—Submitted by Charmaine Mitchell, a parent


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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 86% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

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

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
93%

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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
87%
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 students96%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanic79%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students72%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant92%

History and Social Science

All Students87%
Female students83%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students86%
Hispanic64%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant87%

Math

All Students69%
Female students64%
Male students74%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students67%
Hispanic57%
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant69%

Science

All Students97%
Female students96%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students86%
Hispanic93%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%
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 Students96%
Female students98%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students89%
Female students91%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students89%
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English88%
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 Students96%
Female students94%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic92%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

English: Writing

All Students98%
Female students100%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities96%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

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 students63%
Male students72%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students99%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanic100%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant98%
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 students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant98%

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 Students93%
Female students92%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant93%
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
White 77% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 6%
Hispanic 5% 9%
Black 3% 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 2%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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13611 Springstone Dr
Clifton, VA 20124
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