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Terraset Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 484 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 21, 2012

I had very bad experience at this school, one teacher my kid had was careless, lack of skills and punished my child for personal reason, not only in the classroom, but also by sending the administration false and intentionally misleading information.I'd give this teacher 0 star for the performance. some teachers are good,like the one my child had two years ago, that's why I am giving 4 stars for that reason. 2 stars average. The newly retired principal abused power, covered up to continuing her mismanagement. I am glad that there is a new principal now.I wish the teachers' quality could improve over the time under the new principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2012

Terraset Tiger Pride abounds! This summer about 20 of our teachers are volunteering their own time to run a summer reading program, two days a week, for 8 weeks. Isn't that fantastic! This is why Terraset is such a fantastic school... the teachers really care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2012

I have had 2 boys graduate from Terraset and my youngest will be entering the 5th grade in September. We have had wonderful experiences with this school, especially with the special education teachers. Kudos to Ann Donovan and her special education team, to Ellen Cury, Terraset's retiring principal and to the other great teachers my children have had. Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2011

Terraset, it's community, staff, and PTA are top notch. With such a small population, the classrooms tend to be so much smaller than the surrounding schools. My son has had such amazing teachers every year, we know that this is just the right school for our family. I can not say enough about the leadership of the administration and the relationship that they have with the community. And our PTA... what an amazing group of parents that go above and beyond for the staff and students. We love Terraset!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2011

My family has been part of the Terraset Community for nearly four years. It is wonderful. The teachers, parents, adminsitration and environment all enable a positive learning experience. My daughter skips off to school every day with eager anticipation. Terraset offers a wide variety of academic, cultural and lifestyle opportunities in both its standard curriculum and enrichment programs... honestly, you couldn't ask for more!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2011

This school is a gem. A small school with an amazing and dedicated team of educators. Wonderful sense of community for the students and parents. Fabulous PTA. So proud to be a Terraset family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

Terraset is a small school with low teacher to student ratios. There is a real sense of community where learning, mutual respect and fun are the focus. The multi-cultural nature of the Washington area and thus this school, offers a rich experience for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2010

Because of this school's small size, students are more than just numbers, but individuals who are known by everybody from the principal all the way down to the cafeteria workers. Because this school has a high rate of students that qualify for free and reduce lunch, the principal is extremely dedicated to ensuring that the school has the necessary funding to make sure all students in this school are able to have all the educational opportunities they need. I am proud to be a Terraset Parent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2008

Terraset is the best kept secret in Fairfax County! It is a small school with small class sizes. Terraset's teachers, their love for their students and the Parent Teacher Association are it's greatest assest. Extra curricular academic activities such as Math Night, Language Arts/Social Studies Night, and Science Fair illustrate the high quality of education offered at Terraset. Afterschool programs reinforce those high expectations as well. My kids and I have benefitted greatly by attending Terraset Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2005

Terraset is a quiet success story in Reston. It is a small school, with small classes and a great student to teacher ratio. Its biggest asset by far is the staff -teachers, administrators, and resouce teachers love their Terraset children. They are totally committed to challenging each student to do their best. The children at Terraset are learners in every sense of the word - and they show what they know at frequent academic evenings- Math Night, Science Fair and Language Arts ngiht - which are always packed with parents and grandparents. My son is happy and learning - what more could I ask for?! Terraset is a success story- and all the children there have theiir own success stories to tell.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2005

My two children are challenged and thriving at Terraset ES. Terraset is a diverse neighborhood school filled with outstanding teachers, a top notch administration, and supportive families. In addition to the excellent academic programs, Terraset offers many extracurricular activities, from chess and Lego clubs to tennis. Terraset's art, music and PE programs are outstanding. I am confident that my children will leave Terraset as well educated and well rounded citizens.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
73%
History and Social Science

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

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
82%

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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
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

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%

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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
73%
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 Students85%
Female students83%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic78%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students76%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students83%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students52%
Female students38%
Male students65%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White students57%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient students53%
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant52%

Science

All Students91%
Female students100%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic93%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English91%
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 Students92%
Female students96%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant92%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students75%
Female students78%
Male students71%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant75%
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 Students96%
Female students95%
Male students97%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant96%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students94%
Male students93%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

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 Students70%
Female students67%
Male students72%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic65%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students85%
Female students90%
Male students81%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
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 Students96%
Female students97%
Male students96%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female students82%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English84%
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

  • 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
White 41% 57%
Hispanic 30% 9%
Black 22% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 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 39%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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11411 Ridge Heights Rd
Reston, VA 20191
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Phone: (703) 390-5600

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