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Olde Creek Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 444 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted March 24, 2013

Consistent with previous posts, this is a cleary top tier school in Virginia as evidenced (fact) by Olde Creek receiving the Governor's 2013 Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award. This is a testament to the outstanding experience at Olde Creek. We moved to Olde Creek a few years ago and have been very pleased with the high quality education, warm reception, and great parental involvement. Schools are the hardest part about moving to a new area, so don't worry a bit about Olde Creek - it is a superb elementary school! We're glad we chose to live in the Olde Creek district!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2013

I agree with the June 6th poster, but overall you can't go wrong at Olde Creek. It's a great, small community school. There are good teachers at each grade level and teachers care about kids, as do the administrators. I wish the teachers were a little more cutting edge instructionally and knew how to differentiate their instruction (especially for higher learners), but we've been happy for the past 9 years (and 3 principals).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2012

In comparison to other Fairfax County Public Schools, Olde Creek is a mixed bag. The principal is a caring and nice person, though I can't describe her as an exceptionally strong leader. Staffing is mixed. There are some teachers that the parent and staff grapevine have noted to steer clear of. Other teachers are absolutely fabulous. The halls could be a bit livlier with art work. Facility is very neat and clean thanks to a great custodial staff. Everyone is very friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2010

We've been at Olde Creek for 11 years. We love everything about it. Our new principal, Ms. Kup is terrific as are all the teachers ours kids have had. Lots of parent involvement. Great size! Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2009

Best kept secret in Fairfax County. Olde Creek is not just small... it focuses on each child. Most children receive individualized attention and lots of small group lessons, often six students or fewer. Amazing parent involvement, and a new principal (2008) who encourages parents to participate in all areas: classroom, library, art, individual tutoring during the school day, etc. A beautiful facility well-maintained, bright, and colorful with student art and projects hung throughout the school. Small classes and PTA fundraising permit creative field trips. Very neighborhood based, with play dates a walk or short drive away. This school is as much a part of the community as the neighborhood pools, sports leagues, and scouts. Not unusual to see a teacher at a weekend sporting event to watch her students. Great mix of teachers from young to experienced.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2009

There is only 350 kids in whole school from K-6. Lots of volunteers, fun school activities and many teachers that have a real concern for childrens education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2005

Very good school! Small school. Solid foundation.Great Principal, teachers and PTA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2005

I LOVE this school. I went here as a child and now my children are attending Olde Creek. Wonderful friends, teachers, parents and kids!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

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 89% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

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

All Students85%
Female students86%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic80%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Students92%
Female students90%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant92%

Math

All Students78%
Female students76%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic40%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students58%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students96%
Female students90%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities87%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
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

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students96%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic90%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant84%
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students100%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic83%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%

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 Students86%
Female students96%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic63%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students58%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant86%

Science

All Students97%
Female students100%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic88%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students92%
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

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 Students84%
Female students96%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students86%
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students46%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant84%
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 55% 57%
Hispanic 14% 9%
Black 8% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%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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9524 Old Creek Dr
Fairfax, VA 22032
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Phone: (703) 426-3100

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