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Cool Spring Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 651 students

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Posted December 5, 2012

We are very fortunate to live in a place like Loudoun County with such an excellent public school system. Many neighbors & friends have recently pulled their children out of Dominion Academy & other private schools because our public schools are so wonderful. One thing I don't like is that they teach to the test, as in SOL's. This is the first year we are learning the online Clairty grade system - so still working out some of the bugs. But it's nice to have answers so instantly on ow well your child is performing or if help is needed in a certain area. The biggest complaint I have is that we lost a bunch of wonderful students and parents due to rezoning, but that is bound to happen no matter where you live. BUT-the remaining parents have done a fabulous job being involved. The PTA puts together fun events for the children such as spirit days where you wear a certain color to support a cause, your sport team, crazy hair, or even bingo night and sock hops. Each Fall the parents put on a HUGE festival which the kids enjoy immensely. Thanks to parent volunteers, it raises a lot of money. They also do raffle theme baskets to raise money for classrooms. We love CSES!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2011

Terrible school, absolutely horrible principal, does not care about the students at all and is very unprofessional
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

they are such a wonderful school, the staff, the teachers , they take their time with their students. I love them becuase they care about the students education.....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2009

Very happy with the school, principal and teachers. Everyone seems involved.
—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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

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

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

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

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

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

All Students86%
Female students85%
Male students87%
Black students50%
Asian students100%
Hispanic63%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

All Students89%
Female students84%
Male students95%
Black students60%
Asian students100%
Hispanic86%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

Math

All Students64%
Female students59%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students77%
Hispanic44%
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant64%

Science

All Students91%
Female students88%
Male students93%
Black students70%
Asian students100%
Hispanic80%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students86%
Female students91%
Male students82%
Black students71%
Asian students93%
Hispanic91%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students66%
Female students62%
Male students69%
Black students41%
Asian students54%
Hispanic68%
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English66%
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 Students85%
Female students91%
Male students80%
Black students68%
Asian students84%
Hispanic47%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students45%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant85%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students96%
Male students80%
Black students72%
Asian students84%
Hispanic73%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students68%
Female students71%
Male students65%
Black students37%
Asian students79%
Hispanic39%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students83%
Female students85%
Male students80%
Black students63%
Asian students89%
Hispanic44%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant83%
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 65% 57%
Hispanic 15% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 6%
Black 10% 26%
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 20%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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501 Tavistock Dr SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: (571) 252-2890

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