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Rolling Valley Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 557 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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Posted January 11, 2013

I cannot say enough good things about Rolling Valley. It is a wonderful school full of great students and teachers. The school's diversity is a complete asset to all of its students and the principal and assistant principal care deeply about knowing all students and families and in helping students achieve academically while supporting their social-emotional health, as well. You can't go wrong at RVES!


Posted December 5, 2012

This school is amazing. It has a wonderful community, great teachers, and a fantastic administration. The PTA is also very involved (in a good way!). I was surprised to see that it is rated slightly lower than some of the schools in the adjoining neighborhoods, but think it must be due to the fact that there is a special needs center in the school, whereas other schools in the area are magnet schools for other things like talented and gifted programs and language immersion. So of course it would make sense that their scores would be higher. We could not be happier with this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2012

This school has been terrific for my special needs son! The principal is so supportive of his needs and the special needs team is very flexible and supportive. His teacher and aid are a God send and you can tell this positive approach is pervasive throughout the school as the gen ed teachers my son also gets to work with are so accepting and caring as is the student population.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2012

There are a lot of great schools in this immediate area, you can't go wrong choosing one of them. But of course I prefer Rolling Valley. The principal and v. principal LOVE all of the students, even the ones that visit the office entirely too often. Academics are great but the teachers care more about the whole child. Last year my daughter's 6th grade teacher spent a lot of time helping my daughter learn to be more assertive and get more involved with the other students (she was very shy, not so much anymore). This year my 1st grader has been assigned a mentor - a trained adult member of the community - who comes to eat lunch with her once a week. This gives her the extra attention she has needed, and support I need, while her dad is deployed. Sure schools can teach academics but it is the little extras like helping a shy student or supporting one who is under more stress that makes this school stand out. Oh, and bullying? NOT TOLERATED! It still happens but the staff does all that they can to prevent it and support the child being bullied. Best Principals Ever!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 29, 2012

I love this school. My daugher has attended it for two years, and the experience has been great. Not only do the teachers really care about the students, they also send informative and timely updates to parents. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2012

School sucks. Have a happy evening studying with your child for a major test, with 1 night's notice. Teacher's lack of planning is your problem, and your child will start hating to go to school. And we ask, what is wrong with the US education system? Hmmmmmmmmmm..........Have a good evening!


Posted November 8, 2010

Rolling Valley is a great school! This is the second year that my children have attended, and they are getting a wonderful education. The staff is friendly and they have great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

some of the teachers are not great and the assistant principal is the worse!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

VERY BAD experience with this school. Asst. Principal is VERY RUDE.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

RVES is a great school. The principal is leaving and a new one has been named. She comes with high recommendations and has achieved the highest ratings from her previous school within Fairfax County.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2009

The staff and teachers are the best at Rolling Valley. The Principal is another story. She is hard to work with and not responsive to parent reqeusts. If she reached out to the parents more and explained her actions better, this would be a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2008

The staff at Rolling Valley is very friendly. My son started second grade as a new student and after this one year at Rolling Valley, he is asking to stay there until 6th grade! The SACC program here is amazing! We feel that our son gets a great education and well- rounded activities before and after school in SACC. Our family loves this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2007

Awesome school - my child just finished the 1st grade and I have no qualms. Teachers are excellent and before and after school care is unbeatable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2004

My daughter goes to this school and she loves it she has more friends there too. The teachers they are the best. The best teacher is Mrs. Rudd my daughter says she is retireing she shouldn't. My daughter says that there are no bullys there too I am impressed with this school. I give this school the highest number you can give. -Sincerly, Tina Berry
—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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
94%
History and Social Science

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
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

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
English: Writing

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
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

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

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

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic93%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students76%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant87%

History and Social Science

All Students85%
Female students83%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Math

All Students61%
Female students64%
Male students58%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic47%
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students35%
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant61%

Science

All Students80%
Female students83%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant80%
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 students95%
Male students91%
Black students77%
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students71%
Female students68%
Male students74%
Black students54%
Asian students88%
Hispanicn/a
White students71%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%
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 Students91%
Female students88%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students93%
Hispanic84%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant91%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students97%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant96%

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 Students45%
Female students43%
Male students47%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic20%
White students52%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficient students31%
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant45%

Science

All Students84%
Female students81%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic58%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic92%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant99%

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 Students97%
Female students100%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic83%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%
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 47% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 26% 6%
Black 14% 26%
Hispanic 12% 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 18%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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6703 Barnack Dr
Springfield, VA 22152
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Phone: (703) 923-2700

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