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Timber Lane Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 568 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 12, 2012

Excelllent teachers, great support staff, strong and effectivce principal, students respect each other, and great diversity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2012

I absolutely love this school. All the teachers I've met including the principle care so much to see each child succeed. As a parent, the school makes you feel like you are part of the team and not an outsider. Special thanks to Ms. Torrence and Ms. McAdams for being such outstanding teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2009

Timber Lane is a very caring environment. The entire staff is very involved in the learning of all of the students. The teachers know all of the students in the building and ensure that each one reaches their potential.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2009

Timber Lane Elementary has an amazing staff, who dedicate their time to ensuring all children have a great educational experience. Students not only have fun but their academic performance is improved. During that last few years the Gifted and Talented program was implemented because so many Timber Lane students were accepted into the program that they wanted to make sure the students could stay in the area to continue their academics. Timber Lane is culturally diverse, which enables the students to associate and learn from children from all over the world. We have an international night each year which brings the community together. My children love Timber Lane and as a parent I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2007

I am very pleased with the staff members at Timber Lane. I have a son and a daughter in the school and they love it. Thank you Timber Lane Mother of Ryan and Maya
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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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
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

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%

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 89% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

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

All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanic85%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic96%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students97%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant95%

Math

All Students64%
Female students72%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students67%
Hispanic56%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students57%
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic95%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students93%
Female students98%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic86%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students81%
Female students84%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students73%
Hispanic75%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students74%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant81%
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 Students98%
Female students96%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic96%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students97%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant98%

English: Writing

All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%

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 Students33%
Female students25%
Male students41%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic33%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficient students26%
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant33%

Science

All Students77%
Female students75%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students85%
Hispanic69%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students72%
Proficient in English85%
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 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 Students91%
Female students100%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic90%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English94%
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

  • 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 48% 9%
White 22% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 20% 6%
Black 11% 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 51%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2737 West St
Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: (703) 206-5300

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