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Ferry Farm Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 599 students

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Posted May 8, 2013

love the school, both my girls where in Ferry Farm and loved it there. I love all the teachers, but the best is Mr. Kitt
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2008

Ferry Farm is a community school that prepares its students to be life-long learners. Ms. Lewis, principal, is awesome and the staff is top notch! They nurture and expect nothing less than a student's personal best. I am most impressed with how much emphasis is placed on building the character of the students. Cooperation, respectful behavior, and personal responsibility are traits that are constantly being emphasized and taught. The school welcomes parent involvement, with so many exciting activities offered through the PTA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2007

My son is in his third year at the school, and he has thrived. He mastered reading all through the first grade, has had excellent teachers each year, and the principal, Mrs. Lewis, is top notch! There is a good diversity of students here, and the parent involvement / PTA is excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2006

I can not express in words how wonderful my experience with Ferry Farm has been. My daughter attended for 4 years, and had excellent, involved, talented teachers each year. The principal is fantastic. The after school programs are very exciting, with enrichment activities offered to provide students with new skills, or hobbies. Parent involvement is top notch. The school is always organized, clean, and the classrooms are large and conducive to learning. Class sizes were small. Ferry Farm also conducts many opportunities to get together with game nights, ice cream socials, etc. We were very sad to have to move away from such a great school. After experiencing the best, it is going to be hard for another school to live up to Ferry Farms standards! Reenee Cochran
—Submitted by Reenee Cochran, a parent


Posted November 30, 2004

I absolutely love this school. My son is in Kindergarten and he loves this school. Parent involvement is wonderful and everyone is so friendly and just great. I am very happy my son goes to ferry farm. Not to mention that this school has awesome test scores, which means awesome teachers!:)
—Submitted by Dawn Mitchell, 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.

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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

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

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

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

All Students87%
Female students91%
Male students84%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students82%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant84%

Math

All Students71%
Female students67%
Male students74%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students93%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
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 Students83%
Female students84%
Male students83%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic58%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students66%
Female students65%
Male students67%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic33%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant66%
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 Students86%
Female students87%
Male students84%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students78%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant86%

English: Writing

All Students91%
Female students96%
Male students86%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English92%
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 Students71%
Female students71%
Male students71%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students84%
Female students82%
Male students86%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students78%
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

  • 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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 57%
Black 8% 26%
Hispanic 5% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Phone: (540) 373-7366

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