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Manassas Park Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 741 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 28, 2010

great new building, so clean and so eco friendly. so much technologies put into this school like the smart board in every classrooms. great teachers challenging my son who's in gifted program. I have been very satisfied with both Cougar Elementary and Manassas Park Elementary school. My husband and I are so happy that we moved into this area and only have positive things to say about this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2010

This school is great! Most of the teachers are nice, the school is very clean and tidy, and they have many cool books to read. What makes this school unique are the solar panel, and the fact that this school is green to planet earth! This school has been the best i've been to.


Posted March 1, 2006

Our daughter is now in fifth grade at MPES and we have been very happy with our experience at this school. All of the staff are kind, caring and dedicated to the kids and what they do. Our daughter has continued to thrive here and has enjoyed the additional activities and opportunities offered here. She especially has been enjoying the chance to learn how to play an instrument for the first time. This is the first year they have offered band for fifth graders and the whole things seems to be going so well. And everyone was so excited to play in the first every band concert. They offer alot of different after school activities all year long - from just for fun, to additional learning type clubs. The building is an older one, but we look forward to the new building and our next daughers move up to MPES.
—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.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
n/a
History and Social Science

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

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

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

All Students78%
Female students81%
Male students75%
Black students75%
Asian students79%
Hispanic71%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant78%

History and Social Science

All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students82%
Black students75%
Asian students79%
Hispanic81%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant84%

Math

All Students53%
Female students57%
Male students50%
Black students48%
Asian students79%
Hispanic41%
White students65%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient students40%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant53%

Science

All Students88%
Female students90%
Male students87%
Black students70%
Asian students85%
Hispanic89%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students86%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%
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 students89%
Male students80%
Black students82%
Asian students87%
Hispanic85%
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students64%
Female students68%
Male students61%
Black students61%
Asian students87%
Hispanic57%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students57%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant64%
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 students85%
Male students81%
Black students90%
Asian students82%
Hispanic80%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant83%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students95%
Male students76%
Black students93%
Asian students82%
Hispanic81%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students78%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant86%

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 Students50%
Female students50%
Male students51%
Black students50%
Asian students71%
Hispanic36%
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficient students21%
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant50%

Science

All Students81%
Female students82%
Male students80%
Black students86%
Asian students100%
Hispanic69%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English88%
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

  • 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 46% 9%
White 35% 57%
Black 12% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 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 38%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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9298 Cougar Court
Manassas Park, VA 20111
Phone: (703) 368-2032

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