Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Loch Lomond Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 403 students

Last modified
Community Rating

3 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
No new ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
No new ratings

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

5 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted April 10, 2011

Seems to me the new principal is more concerned about getting his picture taken and boasting and not getting any of the hard work done. From what I have heard, he does not support the staff. Have you seen how many teachers have left since he came in? School is not just about the material things you have, it is about keeping good teachers and staff and caring about the students. My children have gone there for years, sorry, we do not like the new principal. He seems pompous. The old principal was very involved and cared about what the parents had to say. The school has gone downhill. Whoever wrote the last post is wrong. I understand one staff member leads the principal around by the nose. She probably wrote it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2009

Coming from the inside. I would like to say that I would like for the people who think that the Principal is not doing his job to walk a mile in his shoes. Think of the things that we have received in the last three years. This school was the lowest in the technology department. Now classes have Smartboards and Lap Top Computers. These things were not even important before with the other administration. We are now just getting DVD's players. PWCS do not help schools get these things unless they are renovating. Please don't rate something unless you have the full facts.


Posted October 16, 2009

It has not been then the same since Mrs lewis has retired she was a great principal who really took pride in her job and was great with the interaction with the children every time i walked in the school she never failed to acknowledge me or the children in the hall. the new principle never acknowledges me or the children he seems like he would rather be any where then the school. as for the office staff and the teachers I have no complaints they are great especially Ms Hollyfield the children love her my little one comes home every day talking about the fun things she does and how funny she is and she actually cant wait to go to school to see what she will do next. so my hats off to the teachers and office people. i just think you need a principal that cares
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2009

I agree with the previous comment about discipline. I would like to add that the assistant principal does not display professional ethics and is not leadership quality.


Posted April 17, 2008

I am disappointed with this school this year. It used to be an excellent school with a fantastic principal, but the new principal is less than helpful. He doesn't support his teachers and follow through with behavior problems, which is why the behavior of the students has gotten significantly worse - they have no consequences. My child reported a bully to his teacher, who wrote a referral for the other student, and nothing happened to the bully - he got off because they 'couldn't prove it'. The one good thing about this school is the staff. Every teacher goes above and beyond what is expected, even though the new administration piles on the paperwork and doesn't assist them with behavior issues. I'm hoping the administration will get better next year - they certainly haven't made a good impression on me so far. Back up your teachers - they need the support!
—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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students76%
Female students75%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic71%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students68%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant76%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students97%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students59%
Female students52%
Male students67%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant59%

Science

All Students85%
Female students81%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant85%
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 Students87%
Female students89%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students73%
Female students78%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic76%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students78%
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant73%
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 Students84%
Female students78%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic79%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students72%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant84%

English: Writing

All Students80%
Female students73%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant80%

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 Students74%
Female students68%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students87%
Female students81%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students77%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant87%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Hispanic 61% 9%
White 29% 57%
Black 6% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
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 64%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

7900 Augusta Rd
Manassas, VA 20111
Phone: (703) 368-4128

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT