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Graham Road Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 476 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 10, 2013

This is a wonderful school! Principal, staff and teachers are all amazing! The school is in a new building so is really nice for the kids. I haved been THRILLED to date sending my son to this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2010

I have two children that go to Graham Road and I have been very happy with the school. The teachers and staff at the school go above and beyond to create a great learning enviroment for my children. My kids also really enjoy being a part of the after school clubs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2009

Where is this site getting its rankings? 7 Out of 10? Graham Road has been in the top 10 percent of all elementary schools in Virginia for state standards of learning achievement for the last two years running. This is an excellent school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Because my childrens learn a lot with excelents teachers, they are organize,suportatives, friendly and helpfull. They have super after school programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing and work hard to provide the education that each individual child needs. That is evident in the fact that they scored in the top 10% of the state on the SOLs yet the school's population has 80% that receive free and reduced lunches.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Great teachers, involved parents, and diverse student population!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Teachers are great! Kids are wonderful and their test scores show they're learning, too. Really well! Proud to be involved for 5 years already.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

An Arts/Languages Focus School w/ small class sizes, incredibly dedicated teachers, a determined principal, loyal and involved parents, and amazing test scores. Look past the 'curb appeal' (it is due for a mojor renovation! and ask for a visit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2007

I have been really impressed with the staff and students at Graham Road Elem School. My daughter loves it!
—Submitted by Elizabeth, 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.

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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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
74%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
100%

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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

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

All Students80%
Female students71%
Male students91%
Black students80%
Asian students75%
Hispanic81%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

All Students75%
Female students75%
Male students76%
Black students60%
Asian students81%
Hispanic74%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students68%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant75%

Math

All Students58%
Female students50%
Male students66%
Black students40%
Asian students75%
Hispanic53%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient students47%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant58%

Science

All Students87%
Female students88%
Male students86%
Black students80%
Asian students94%
Hispanic84%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant87%
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 Students91%
Female students95%
Male students88%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students80%
Female students81%
Male students78%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic78%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant80%
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 Students93%
Female students94%
Male students91%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students67%
Female students72%
Male students60%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant67%

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 Students76%
Female students75%
Male students77%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic79%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students73%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant76%

Science

All Students78%
Female students66%
Male students95%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic71%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant78%
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 Students96%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic93%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant96%

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 Students98%
Female students96%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic97%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students97%
Proficient in English100%
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

  • 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
Hispanic 66% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 6%
Black 14% 26%
White 4% 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 80%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3036 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone: (571) 226-2700

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