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West Gate Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 757 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 21, 2010

Horrible when it comes to problems getting handle right, lies occurs from office and some teachers, need new person running the school, few unprofessionals who shouldn't be working there, bad attitudes, need better support, and they need to get alot of adjustments done with some of the faculties there. Some of the teachers are good teachers and help and really care for their students. Few make sure they do all they can to make sure their students get all the help they can offer to ensure the students pass and do well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

My daughter is a 5th grade teacher there and loves working with the staff, children, and parents. Everyone works hard to give these children the best education possible.


Posted September 21, 2009

The kids are wonderful and appreciate so much the opportunities that they have to learn.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 20, 2009

The kids are really great! They love to learn and enjoy coming to our school. It is a safe environment for the students. The nurse and office staff are friendly and bilingual so that really helps our parents! The teachers really care about their work and the students. What an awesome place to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Because I am a teacher here and we have the best students in the world!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 18, 2009

We are awesome!! faculty staff treats each other as well as the students with the upmost respect. We do things together like a huge happy family. We are a school that believe that our kids come first. We have an awesome guidance counselor that take the time to put our kids as her first priority. We just keep away from the drama and work on pleasing their momma. We at west gate rock!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

West Gate is a wonderful diverse school. Our students and staff "work together, encourage each other, and respect each other."
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Because the teacher work really hard. They believe with all of their hearts that every student can and will learn. The students work hard to develop visions and missions and work hard at being quality students each and every day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Our school is #1 in the county among 77 elementary schools for percentage of free/reduced lunch. We also rank the highest for at-risk population. Despite that, we continue to meet the state's AYP. I think this says a lot about not only our students but also our staff. We are able to overcome all odds and be successful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

West Gate is the very best school around! Our teachers love what they do and our administrators work hard to see that each student gets a wonderful education!! Our students are awesome!
—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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
70%
History and Social Science

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
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 Students70%
Female students79%
Male students63%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic72%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students71%
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant70%

History and Social Science

All Students90%
Female students92%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic97%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students97%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant90%

Math

All Students49%
Female students53%
Male students47%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic53%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient students51%
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant49%

Science

All Students93%
Female students94%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic97%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students98%
Proficient in English78%
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 Students65%
Female students68%
Male students64%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic63%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students60%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant65%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students54%
Female students50%
Male students56%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students48%
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant54%
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 Students64%
Female students55%
Male students72%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic63%
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students60%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant64%

English: Writing

All Students68%
Female students80%
Male students57%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant68%

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 Students49%
Female students47%
Male students52%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic49%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficient students43%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant49%

Science

All Students81%
Female students84%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic79%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students76%
Proficient in English93%
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

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 64% 9%
Black 20% 26%
White 12% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 72%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8031 Urbanna Rd
Manassas, VA 20109
Phone: (703) 368-4404

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