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Dumfries Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 594 students

 

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Posted September 18, 2009

I have three children one has graduated from high school, one is in high school and one just started in the pre-school program at Dumfries. I also have a niece and nephew that attend Dumfries Elementary. I have stayed in the Dumfries district so that my children could attend. The administration at Dumfries has always taken care of their children as if they were their own. The school is older and smaller than some of the newer schools, but there is a warm loving atmosphere and that helps the children learn as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2009

I have two children attending Dumfries elementary. I have to say that I am so pleased with the outstanding dedication and enthusiasm of the teaching staff. Dumfries is a small school and has an older building but they use every piece of space to further the children's education and spark innovation and creativity. Everyone from your child's teacher, to the lunch ladies and even the SAC before/afterschool staff gives their best to the children. The front office staff will get to know you and your children, meaning when you show up to the school they are kind and welcoming. My children have thrived under the direction of the staff at Dumfries Elementary. The school truly takes the 'It takes a village to raise a child' to heart.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2009

Fantastic Pre-School Special Education Teacher....Young, talented, giving. Loves the Children...and doesn't downgrade their abilities...Her students and parents are lucky to have her!!


Posted April 26, 2008

Mr. Mahalchick, 2nd Grade teacher has been a great asset and inspiration for my chld. He cares and believe in the potential of his students. I sincerely believe Mr. Mahalchick would be a good candidate for Principal or Vice-Principal in the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2007

Great school. Teachers are good. The principal is awesome.
—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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
History and Social Science

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

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

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
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 students95%
Male students86%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students86%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students100%
Male students93%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students77%
Female students73%
Male students82%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic74%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students78%
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant77%

Science

All Students95%
Female students93%
Male students97%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
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 Students84%
Female students83%
Male students84%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students56%
Female students55%
Male students56%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic61%
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students60%
Proficient in English53%
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 Students88%
Female students97%
Male students80%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students97%
Male students79%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant88%

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 Students60%
Female students64%
Male students56%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic59%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students53%
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant60%

Science

All Students88%
Female students97%
Male students79%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students88%
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

  • 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
Black 49% 26%
Hispanic 33% 9%
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 74%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Melvina Michie

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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3990 Cameron St
Dumfries, VA 22026
Phone: (703) 221-3101

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