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Westlawn Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 738 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 12, 2011

Sending our first kid to kindergarten was a scary concept after a small preschool environment, but we were immediately comforted after the orientation. The K teachers were so nice and friendly. Everyone provided all the answers to our questions. Miss Escudero and Mrs Bonazza have been so helpful easing us in to the school year. The renovations are coming along and look incredible! The PTA events have been great, we are really thankful to have such a great neighborhood school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

A wonderful staff does wonderful things with a wonderfully diverse study body.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2008

This is a Great School, The Principle and the Admin staff are excellent. They really take a lot of effort in doing everything to make the child excel. Parents should take an equal role with the school to see their children improve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2008

I have two children who have attended Westlawn Elementary School. The current principal and staff have made our experience there one of the best we could ever imagine. They have been caring, helpful and kind to us and to our children and the education they received was exactly what we had hoped for as members of the Fairfax County Public School system. I rate this school and its educators very highly and will be very sad to say goodbye next year as our youngest moves on to middle school. We, as parents, feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to have our children attend Westlawn Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2008

The staff and administration are very enthusiastic and helpful to younger kids, although there are a few exceptions. The school is sanitary for the most part. The cafeteria offers a seperate table for kids who have peanut allergies. As usual, schools tend to have bullies and this isn't much of a difference but the administration and counselors are willing to take action. Overall, the school is good and will provide the necessary education.


Posted August 4, 2006

This school is the MOST Greatest school in the world!!!The teachers are fantastic!And when their is a new stutent in our school everone helps him/her with anything!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 25, 2003

I was a student at Westlawn Elementary School back in 1986. The best year a had was in the 1988 1st grade class of Ms. Christine Stunkard. That was over 10 years ago but up to now i can still remember how i enjoyed being in Ms. Stunkard's class and how that year was the most inspirational year during elementary. I am very grateful that i got to know her and be in her class.
—Submitted by melanie rivera


Posted April 26, 2003

Three of my four children attended Westlawn in the '90's. We were very pleased with the quality of education, and were certainly impressed with the dedication and compassion of the teaching staff. We miss our old school!


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.

About these ratings

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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

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

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

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 88% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
English: Writing

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

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%

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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
72%
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 Students87%
Female students86%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanic80%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Students75%
Female students81%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students88%
Hispanic64%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students69%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant75%

Math

All Students56%
Female students61%
Male students52%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students73%
Hispanic44%
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students49%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant56%

Science

All Students78%
Female students81%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students96%
Hispanic62%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students72%
Proficient in English89%
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 Students91%
Female students98%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic86%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students70%
Female students63%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students87%
Hispanic61%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students66%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant70%
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 students95%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanic96%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant96%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students87%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students94%
Hispanic85%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant88%

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 Students65%
Female students65%
Male students65%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students85%
Hispanic59%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant65%

Science

All Students78%
Female students71%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students86%
Hispanic70%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students63%
Proficient in English97%
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 Students93%
Female students91%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic89%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant93%

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 Students80%
Female students78%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students96%
Hispanic72%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students73%
Proficient in English91%
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

  • 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 57% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 25% 6%
White 15% 57%
Black 3% 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 56%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3200 Westley Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone: (703) 241-5100

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