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Ball's Bluff Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 655 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 31, 2011

I am not sure why this school has a 4star rating but this is my 2nd yr that I am sending my child to Balls Bluff. I am happy with the school and especially with the teachers. I have not interacted with adminstrative staff and the principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2011

This school is terrible. My son has been going to Ball's Bluff for two years now and has had nothing but problems. My son has special education needs that are not properly addressed or taken seriously. He has an education plan that the teaching staff is supposed to abide by and they don't. There is a serious problem with parent/teacher communication. To get any answers or to find out what is going on in the classroom, the parent must engage the teacher otherwise the parent is in the dark. I plan on filing for a transfer to another school in my neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2010

Ball's Bluff Elementary is a very good school with excellent teachers who want to see our children succeed. They provide a challenging and fun atmosphere where are children can grow and learn. Teachers, staff and PTA are all active in the school and community.We would highly recommend our school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2010

I am a very satisfied parent of a Ball's Bluff student. Her teachers have been wonderful and have nutured and encouraged her to be a leader as well as a good student. The principal and vice principal are wonderful, too. Both are friendly, professional and approachable. Ball's Bluff gets an A from me!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2009

I am a proud parent of a student at Balls Bluff Elementary School. I must say, as a life long resident of Leesburg, I am appalled at the community's view of this school. For all the diversity that this school offers, it continually is criticized for it's test scores. It's all about status and not quality of education for some. Considering the vast ethnic and socio-economic differences of the kids that attend this school, it's test scores are within a few percentage points of the 'stellar' schools here. ( FHR, for one). Not to mention that ALL the schools follow the SAME curriculum! I am glad my child attends this school. I would MUCH rather her be exposed to a beautiful rainbow than an unrealistic vat of 'sameness.'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2008

The school is very good. I believe that the parients should be able to know exactly what materials the children are covering in class. There is a lack of teacher/parient communication. The PTA commity is very active.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2008

I am extremely happy with Ball's Bluff Elementary. All of my son's teacher's do an excellent job teaching. The teacher's are so gracious and are very responsive not only to my child's needs but to me as a parent. They welcome parent involvement and help to make difficult situations less stressful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2007

I have three children and coundn't ask for a better school. The quality of the teachers and administrative staff is incredible! They are there whenever you need them. This school has a hometown feeling that is very rare these days.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2007

Ball's Bluff is an excellent school with excellent teachers, principals and staff. Both of my children have gone from K-5 at BBES, and I could not have asked for a better school.
—Submitted by 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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

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

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

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 89% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
73%

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

All Students79%
Female students88%
Male students72%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic53%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students48%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

All Students93%
Female students100%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic83%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant93%

Math

All Students63%
Female students81%
Male students48%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students91%
Hispanic37%
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students34%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant63%

Science

All Students91%
Female students97%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic83%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
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

English: Reading

All Students83%
Female students89%
Male students76%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic53%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students54%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students58%
Female students55%
Male students61%
Black students36%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic33%
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students32%
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant58%
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 Students78%
Female students80%
Male students76%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic48%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students33%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant78%

English: Writing

All Students89%
Female students91%
Male students86%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant89%

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 students69%
Male students61%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic28%
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students6%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant65%

Science

All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students90%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic76%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English95%
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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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 51% 57%
Hispanic 24% 9%
Black 14% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%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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821 Battlefield Pkwy NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (571) 252-2880

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