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Suella G. Ellis Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 642 students

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Posted August 28, 2008

I am so excited that Ellis is finally going to have extra curricular activaties this year. The clubs that they have come up with are great. GO ELLIS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2008

I think Ellis Elementary is a culturally diversed school with a curriculum that caters to creative thinking and a sense of awareness of the world. The PTO organizes family oriented events throughout the year, which is a great opportunity to congregate with our child's friend's parents. During these gatherings we are able to exchange ideas on how to enhance the learning of our children. The school facility is well kept with a nutritional meal plan. I'm also pleased with the security they have arranged to protect our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2006

This is my son's second year at Ellis. Overall I'm very pleased with the school. It's a beautiful school, unfortunately in the 3rd year it's been open, they are outgrowing it. They just added all-day kindergarten so it took up more room in that area. The teachers my son has had have had great communication via email and phone and the county has a behavior code that all students must adhere to. Any infractions or unsafe behavior is monitored and reported to the parents. This includes pre-bully behavior which has proven to be helpful in identifying those children who 'don't play well with others'. Overall I'm satisfied and look forward to many more years!
—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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

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 88% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%

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 Students72%
Female students73%
Male students70%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic65%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students63%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant72%

History and Social Science

All Students86%
Female students82%
Male students90%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant86%

Math

All Students52%
Female students63%
Male students41%
Black students20%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic53%
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient students53%
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant52%

Science

All Students84%
Female students82%
Male students85%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students86%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant84%
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 Students76%
Female students79%
Male students74%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students63%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant76%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students70%
Female students74%
Male students66%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic64%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant70%
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 students87%
Male students85%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%

English: Writing

All Students82%
Female students88%
Male students76%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant82%

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 Students82%
Female students84%
Male students80%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic81%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant82%

Science

All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students90%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English88%
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

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 45% 9%
Black 24% 26%
White 23% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 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 47%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10400 Kim Graham Ln
Manassas, VA 20109
Phone: (703) 365-0287

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