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North Springfield Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 540 students

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Posted January 31, 2011

This school is an excellent school for both my son and daughter. My son has been an honor roll student, and he and my daughter love her teachers. Ms. Alexander is an awesome principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

this school is excellent! I attended it when I was very young! Excellent teachers and programs! My daughter goes their now and loves her kindergarten teacher
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2005

We have twin daughters in the 1st grade who love the teachers and faculty. The school building appears to be in great shape. High level of parental involvement and extracurricular activities. Art, PE, & music are fully integrated into the curriculum: 3 days per week.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2005

Both of my children have come through the NSES system. I have been extremely happy with the quality of the administration, the teachers, and the active parents. I have never encountered any issues with overly stringent 'behavior modification.' Like any school system, some teachers are more very active and engaging than others. I would strongly suggest attending the PTA meetings to learn more from the parents and administration. Also, the grade level teachers rotate through the PTA meetings giving the parents a change to speak more frankly and directly to the teachers. We have also loved the diversity represented in this school and the events held to celebrate this diversity.
—Submitted by A very satisfied father, a parent


Posted September 30, 2004

My son will be going to North Springfield Elementary school next year for kindergarten. I would like to know more from previous parent as to 'behaviour modification tools a bit too stringent'. If you read this, please elaborate as to what behaviour modification tools they use and what exactly is too stingent? Thanks in advance. I emailed the principal asking about registration, she answered my email right away. So that's very responsive and a good first sign for me.
—Submitted by Aswin Anonymous, a parent


Posted September 18, 2004

As a former student of NSE, I just wanted to say that it was a great school! I had awesome teachers and I am now a teacher in the southeast. Mrs. Sylvester, Mrs. Kreber only to name a couple. Go Beavers!
—Submitted by Jennifer Sieger Lawson, a former student


Posted December 27, 2003

As a first year parent, I am finding some of the behaviour modification tools a bit too stingent, but otherwise the lot of teachers and staff seem to be interested in what is happening to the student body.
—Submitted by Val O Neil, 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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

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 88% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
89%
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 Students86%
Female students90%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students93%
Hispanic81%
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students94%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic96%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students97%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students52%
Female students54%
Male students50%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students72%
Hispanic41%
White students50%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficient students44%
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant52%

Science

All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanic95%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant94%
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 Students93%
Female students88%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanic91%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students58%
Female students46%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students66%
Hispanic50%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students51%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant58%
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 Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students100%
Asian students96%
Hispanic90%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black students92%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students97%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

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 Students72%
Female students74%
Male students70%
Black students67%
Asian students66%
Hispanic70%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students61%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant72%

Science

All Students92%
Female students91%
Male students93%
Black students92%
Asian students90%
Hispanic90%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English95%
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

  • 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
White 37% 57%
Hispanic 28% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 27% 6%
Black 8% 26%
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 25%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7602 Heming Court
Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: (703) 658-5500

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