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Mary Williams Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 871 students

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5 stars

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Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013

Mary Williams Elementary is a great public school. Friendly and very helpful staff. My daughter went to this school from Kindergarten to 5th grade. A lot of the kids are well behaved. Reading and spelling was a priority for them, too. Teachers are all nice. Their SIGNET Program is a must for gifted children. This is an excellent program. I have nothing bad to say about this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2013

Mary Williams is a great public school! My son has attended the last two years and loves the staff and teachers. Ms. Coleman is an effective principal who is caring, educated, professional and also has a good sense of humor. She, along with the rest of the staff/teachers, genuinely care about the success and safety of the students. Only disappointment was lack of parent help and participation. As a former PTO member, we were constantly putting on events and fundraisers for the kids and school, but the same group of about 5-10 parents were the only ones who regularly attended, volunteered, and/or supported the efforts. This was frustrating given there are approximately 900 students at this school. Aside from that, we love it here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2013

My child transferred into this school from a private school in the same area because I felt that school was failing miserably to give her a quality education and quality teaching. On visiting Mary Williams I was impressed with the facilities and attitude, if a little overwhelmed by the 800+ students at the school. My daughter has been there for about a year now and has made HUGE strides in every area of school life - reading, math, making friends, activities through the school. I highly recommend this public school - they really push hard for parents to be involved, although many aren't and they push education as the most important thing for your child, which is how it should be!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2013

I found this school a great place for my kid to achieve her education goals. I find their academic programs are challenging and great. The teachers have been fantastic. Mu daughter love this school very much. Her teacher Mrs. Fox is doing a great job in teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2013

Lot of activities and friendly staff. My kid is in first grade and he loves the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2013

My daughter started at Mary williams since kindergarten she is now in 2nd grade and she has really loved all three teachers that she has had Mrs. Clampitt, Mrs. Fields and now her 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Bruce all great teachers. My son will be starting at Mary Williams next year and i'm very excited for him. I highly recommand this elementary school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2012

My son has just completed his first year @ this school, headed to 3rd gr. He had a great year. His teacher Mrs. Bruce was great! The school staff is also very good, and the principal is a good leader/role model for all. It is however a very large school (around 1000 student mark) so it is very hard to get that small town, close knit group feel (like where we come from), But for such a large diverse school it is excellent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2011

This is one of the best kept secrets of Prince William County. The teachers care about the children as individuals, the principal leads this by example, and the parents that are involved suppor the teachers and are wonderful with the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2010

My kids have been at Mary Williams for 3 years now and have had great experiences with the school. Mrs. Jackson is a wonderful principal who knows my kids' by name (and not in a bad way). Their teachers have been fantastic. Very patient and have helped them become better kids, students and learners. It's a shame we are moving because of being military this summer. I certainly hope their next school is as great as Mary Williams has been.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2009

I am very satisfied with the school because I saw a lot of good behavior changes with my two young children, they behave better and respect adults and do not talk back to people and they are very loving now and listen without arguing to adults. Mrs. Wokocha Enock and Justin Wokocha mother
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2009

Excellent staff and administration! This newer school is only getting better as it gets older!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2009

My child is in Kindergarten at Williams and so far we think it is great. The teacher has been wonderful and my child is learning alot. I think that the rating given on here is very unfair to those schools who have a large population of Spanish-speaking kids who do not understand english well. Of course their test scores are not going to be as high as compared to schools with very little Spanish-speaking kids. As a result, it makes the scores as a whole lower in a given school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2008

Excellent teachers and staff! When we first moved to the area my daughter had some problems with all the change. The teachers hit it head on and with a lot of attention and conferences, my daughter is thriving!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2008

Mary Williams ES is a great school ! The administration and faculty have a true love for educating children. Very welcoming school community -- like a family! Excellent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

Mary Williams Elementary is an Excellent school. The Principal, Assistant Principal, and staff are Phenomenal!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2008

Fabulous teachers and support staff. Son has attended for past four years. Excellent gifted child program too!
—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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

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 88% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%
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 students91%
Male students90%
Black students92%
Asian students93%
Hispanic90%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Students90%
Female students89%
Male students91%
Black students91%
Asian students92%
Hispanic89%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant90%

Math

All Students74%
Female students78%
Male students70%
Black students77%
Asian students80%
Hispanic71%
White students60%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students71%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students91%
Black students86%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%
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 students89%
Male students86%
Black students82%
Asian students94%
Hispanic82%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students77%
Female students74%
Male students80%
Black students65%
Asian students100%
Hispanic89%
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English74%
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 Students89%
Female students91%
Male students87%
Black students85%
Asian students100%
Hispanic85%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students87%
Female students90%
Male students84%
Black students84%
Asian students93%
Hispanic91%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English86%
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 Students74%
Female students73%
Male students75%
Black students64%
Asian students94%
Hispanic77%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students76%
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students85%
Female students88%
Male students82%
Black students78%
Asian students100%
Hispanic85%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant85%
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
Black 45% 26%
Hispanic 24% 9%
White 18% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 6%
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 41%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3100 Panther Pride Dr
Dumfries, VA 22026
Phone: (703) 445-8376

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