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Wakefield Forest Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 480 students

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Posted September 25, 2012

I went to this school as a student just two years ago and had a Fantastic time but when i went to my local middle school Poe it was a culture shock but over all i loved almost everyone at wakefield forest


Posted October 5, 2011

Both my sons are at this school, and we are very happy. Class sizes are smaller than average, and the quality of teachers is very high. The PTA is very active with fund-raising which helps the school weather the current budgetary issues. My eldest son has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. The school has been excellent at accomodating his special needs and keeping us in the loop with respect to his performance and behavior at school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2011

We have our two daughters at this school and love it! The principal is extremely involved, knows all the kids and has lunch with them from time to time. The teachers are all outstanding - plan together so everyone in each grade level is doing the same thing. Wonderful experience - love the school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2010

Having my son in kindergarten at this school has been the best experience for him. His teacher, Mrs. Uehling, is the most patient, understanding, kind and helpful teacher it has been my pleasure to know. The school has shown exceptional care as it relates to his development.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2009

I've not been impressed by this school. They seem to have not handled budgetary cuts well. My child's teacher seems burned out and overwhelmed by the class size she is handling. There have been a few issues this year she has not handled well, including yelling 'shut up!' several times at the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2009

Wonderful school! My two sons went to WFES for 3 years and we had a terrific experience with the teachers, parents and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2009

I think WFES is a fantastic school and I am so glad that we moved to this neighborhood. I have found the teachers to be caring individuals who go beyond the classroom to help children. The warm, community atmosphere is evident the moment you walk through the front doors. The administration is by far one of the best group of team players I have seen in a school. I couldn't ask for a better school experience then WFES.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2009

The teachers and staff at this school are caring and supportive of all students. This is a school where parent volunteers are welcomed and play a major role in the classroom. The school is clean and up to date. There are many resources for the children to use and up to date technology. I love the blackkboard feature!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2009

No this school is not good at all. It is completely out of date educationally.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2008

This is, in my opinion, one of the best elementary schools in the country. The teachers are attentive, caring and go the extra distance to make sure that all of their students are doing their best. The staff is amazing and attentive. The facility is perfect (a huge field of grass out back), with an up-to-date playground. Though the parents can have their cliques (as with all schools), the kids tend to see past that ... interesting switch, huh? I give credit to the teachers for that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2005

I feel extremely fortunate that my daughter goes to WFES. As a former teacher and person who has worked in education for my entire career, I know how truly special this school is --in many ways that are clear to everyone acquainteed with the school, and others not so obvious. All of the adults associated with the school are truly a team working together to provide an outstanding enviroinment for students. And WFES students certainly reflect that in their achievement academically and growth as future adults learning how to respect one another and themselves. I realize this all sounds sappy, but I really can't imagine being happier with a school.
—Submitted by 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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
English: Writing

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
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 Students90%
Female students93%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students80%
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students86%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students74%
Female students67%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students80%
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students98%
Female students96%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students96%
Female students95%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

English: Writing

All Students98%
Female students100%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students91%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
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 Students86%
Female students85%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant86%

Science

All Students95%
Female students88%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
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 Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

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 Students89%
Female students91%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic80%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English91%
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

  • 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 78% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 6%
Hispanic 6% 9%
Black 2% 26%
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 5%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4011 Iva Ln
Fairfax, VA 22032
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Phone: (703) 503-2300

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