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Armstrong Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 516 students

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Posted November 11, 2010

Armstrong elementary school is an excellent school. I believe its excellence is due mostly in part to the teaching staff. The principal appeared great untill a conflict arises. Hopefully a new principal with experience will be in place soon.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2010

The school is perfect. Teachers are greate. My son is now in 1st grade and his teacher, Mrs. Burns, is the best teacher I ever seen. The school is very welcoming, staff is helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2009

Teachers and princpal are amazing. Young, amazingly talented, dedicated, hard working principal. Focus is alway on kids and their educational progress. Over the past few years, the principal has hired really talented teachers and some of the more senior teachers have retired. (Not a bad thing.) This school has a great vision, is welcoming and we are glad our children go to Armstrong.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2009

This school is amazing. The special education program is awsome. They have one of the best principals in FCPS! He is young, but he knows what is going on! We have traveled around for many years and we have never seen the level of dedication we see from this school...teachers and principal. Lots of great newly hired teachers and the school has a wonderful vision and level of morale. The administration ensures all teachers are and continue to be child focused and have everything they need to be successful. Technology at the school is very good! SMART Boards everywhere. The kids love school and it is because of the climate set for them. They are loved, safe and well educated. If you are looking at schools, this one is wonderful! Good Job Armstrong.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2009

I have had several children go through armstrong and I have been extremely impressed. the principal has made some exceptional new hires and this has added a new strength and vitality to an already strong staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

my son is in the autism program and i will tell you it is the worst school i have ever delt with. the class is not structured at all, the teacher is allways out sick and they have such a turn over in aids. the principle is hard to deal with when you have problems. i would never reccommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2008

My kid has started going to this school from grade 1 in September, 2007. He loves to go to school and he has something new to tell us every day. The teachers are dedicated. Principal is not one of those forceful personalities in appearance, but every effective. I am impressed by his decision when the school decided to have an additional 1st grade class room as the students per class reched about 24. They are back to 18 now.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2008

I am a parent and I was formerly a teacher. I feel that the staff is dedicated and that the principal has the right goals for the school. I think it is overall a great school. The one hesitation I have is that I feel public school needs to be more welcoming to parents and more helpful when navigating this system. Great teachers and great principal!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2008

This is a fine school in so many ways. Individually, the teachers have the best interest of the students at heart. However, the principal is unimpressive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2006

Level of parental involvement at Armstrong is high. The teachers are committed and caring. Fairfax County provides a wealth of music, art and other extracurricular activities. One problem we noticed is that teacher moral seems to be low. Otherwise, a fine school.
—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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
88%

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 88% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
91%

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

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%
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

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students90%
Female students97%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Students90%
Female students100%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

Math

All Students77%
Female students81%
Male students73%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant77%

Science

All Students92%
Female students100%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
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 Students97%
Female students97%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students81%
Female students81%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English85%
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

English: Reading

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students90%
Female students97%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

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 students44%
Male students53%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students61%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant49%

Science

All Students89%
Female students86%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%
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 students95%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant92%

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 Students90%
Female students97%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant90%
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 72% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 6%
Black 6% 26%
Hispanic 6% 9%
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 8%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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11900 Lake Newport Rd
Reston, VA 20194
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Phone: (703) 375-4800

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