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Mantua Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 953 students

 
 
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Posted November 21, 2012

Mantua Elementary is a phenomenal school! The teachers are the amazing. They communicate with the parents regularly which forms a collaborative environment focused on individual success of each student. The school has so many programs for students from K-6 whether it be during the school day with the Take Home Reading Program or after school programs for music, foreign language, robotics, science, athletics, or academic enrichment. We love the "family" approach where students stay within the same pod throughout the K-2 school years so they really get to know the teachers and other students and they can be moved up for certain subjects if they are ahead. Mantua is an amazing asset for the Mantua community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2012

If you are moving to the area you can't beat Mantua. The school is excellent. The administration, teachers and staff are incredible. The teachers actually like kids! They teach to the needs of your child whether that is advanced or a little behind. They accomplish this thru their "family" concept and by grouping kids across classes based on their abilities. They think out of the box at this school. It is truly a small community school surrounded by a huge city. You'll love the school and the neighborhood. Should be rated a 10! Sadly, we are moving away from VA but wanted to make sure parents know the quality of this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2010

This is my son's first year at Mantua and he is in a multiage K/1 class. I love it. he is learing so much and his teacher is awesome. I love how they have "families" and group children based on their reading and math level. I am looking forward to his elementary school experience. Mantua is awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

Is the best school!! there are good teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2009

Because they has very good teachers!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2009

Mantua elementary school is an excellent school because it has excellent principal, assistant principal, teachers and all the nice workers there. Best of all, Mantua elementary school has the greatest teachers. Our family loves the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2009

Mantua is an okay school. I believe that the school focuses more on GT students than on regular students like my daughter. My daughter did not have much oppurtunities to shine. The only good teachers we have encountered are Mrs.Sottalano, Mr.White, and Mrs.Anderson. These teachers really encouraged my daughter to succeed and helped her become more confident.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2008

Mantua is a wonderful school. Kids in k-2 are tested and taught in line with their abilities. More advanced kids learn with more advanced kids and can move ahead so they don't get bored, while kids who need a little more time can learn at their pace and are not rushed or hurried along. Then benefits of this approach are amazing for all the kids. Classes are small and the principal is wonderful. The teachers are engaged and parents are very involved. I can't say enough great things about the education my kids are getting at Mantua.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

Moving to Fairfax, my childern attended the University Park elementary school in P.G. County, MD. Mantua is wow. I am Deaf and my hearing children need better school with many programs including classes for Deaf/Hard of Hearing. So it does help us LOT because I can talk to teacher with ASL interpreter 24/7 in School. Principal and Total Communication Assistant Principal of Mantua ES know how to use American Sign Language (ASL) too. These are making my life easier to discuss with Principals about my kids or etc. My kids are comfortable to be with Deaf students because they grow up with Deaf family and Deaf friends. I recommond hearing kids of Deaf parents to go there. They will thank their parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2007

Prior to moving to Fairfax, my child attended the best elementary school in Mont. County, MD. Mantua is much better. There is no comparison. In many ways, Mantua is like a private school. Firstly, it is a very large school with many programs including classes for hearing impaired, learning disabled, and hightly gifted and talented. The technology education is outstanding. The curriculum is suberb. The teachers even watch the kids during recess, instead of getting a break. This really helps the school to be safe. Honestly, the teachers seem brighter than the teachers in Mont. Maryland. They maintain high standards for the kids, and they don't ignore the bright ones. (I am not saying that the teachers in Mont. MD. are not bright, however.) The kids are also really nice. I dont see how a public school could be any better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2005

mantua has great extra activities including girl scouts, boy scouts, basketball, clubs, strings, band, etc. there is alot of parent involvment. out of 100% quality would be 99%.
—Submitted by a former student


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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.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
History and Social Science

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

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

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

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students97%
Female students99%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students97%
Hispanic94%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Students97%
Female students99%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students97%
Hispanic100%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students95%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

Math

All Students87%
Female students87%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanic73%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant87%

Science

All Students95%
Female students99%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic92%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students95%
Proficient in English95%
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 Students97%
Female students96%
Male students99%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanic100%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students86%
Female students79%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students86%
Hispanic86%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students77%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant86%
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 Students97%
Female students99%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students97%
Hispanic94%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students97%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

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 students71%
Male students65%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic64%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students94%
Hispanic100%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students82%
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 Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanic94%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant97%

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 Students90%
Female students91%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students97%
Hispanic69%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students71%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant90%
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 63% 57%
Hispanic 9% 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 10%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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9107 Horner Court
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 645-6300

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