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West Springfield Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 472 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2010:
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Posted April 28, 2013

This is an amazing school! It is a small school. It goes up to 6th grade. The school is very well organized and gives lots of responsibilities to the older children to care for the younger ones. This is a highly sought after school and I can't say enough good things about the kindergarten team! Ms Tenney is an amazing teacher who truly loves her students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2013

I started going to this school in 6th grade, and i loved it! I was very sad to leave it for middle school. Its very welcoming and everyone was so nice. I loved almost all the teachers. The consoler is great too! The principal and vice principal are mean though. But i loved going here sooooo much. If you can, definatly go to this school.


Posted October 10, 2012

We are a military family and thankful to have stumbled upon this gem. The staff is outstanding. There is strong leadership from the administration and high expectations. These are the attributes we look for in a school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2012

While my children have enjoyed the school, we feel there is too much emphasis on test scores and not enough out-of-box thinking. The lead admistration (Jones), while competent, was condescending and unapproachable, leaving little room for maneuver by some outstanding classroom educators. We've noticed many neighborhood families disenrolling their well-behaved, talented childred to pursue less restrictive environments. There is also a high teacher turnover as well. We have moved our eldest child over to Keene Mill for the Advanced Academic Program. We are hoping our younger children test in as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2011

Great school - the teachers really care and the whole school community is active in the learning process.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

Small school with strong teacher/student interaction
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2010

This is school is a great school. The more important is the curriculum of each grade level is very consistent. The kids learn a lot in a friendly environment. Parents are involved. And the staff is open. We moved in another state since September and my two kids and I can see the difference. Even when we were looking for a new school we tried to find the best in our new neighborhood, but the difference here, they train the kids to succeed in final tests not to learn all the year long.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2009

We were new to the area (military) and stumbled upon this gem of a school. Sadly, we were only there two years. Our daughter was in 2nd and 3rd grade, and our son did one year of Kindergarten. Lots of parent volunteers, outstanding teachers. School should be rated a 10!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2009

This has been our first experience with public schools and we are completely satisfied. Unfortunately we will be moving at the end of this school year and we are very sad to be leaving this school. It is a very warm environment for students and parents with a staff that is very approachable from teachers to the office. The 3 kindergarten teachers work together as a well-developed team which is a huge attribute for their Kindergarten program. My son has Mrs. Pagliaro and I feel that has been a great fit for us. I would and do recommend this school to whomever I talk to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2008

Fabulous school; our three daughters recieved an excellent education here. They were well prepared when they moved on to middle school. As parents we were welcomed with open arms to be part of the team. The PTA is very active and supportive of the students and staff. The principal is dedicated and highly motivated while the other staff are willing to put in the time it takes to make sure each student succeeds.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2007

This school is the best! We are a military family and have moved back so our kids can attend WSES! Our 4 children are getting a 'private' education. The teachers are fantastic and strive to meet each child's needs and challenges. The ENTIRE staff has always respected me as part of the team and we have worked together to assist my child with his personal and academic issues. They are the BEST!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2007

Wonderful teachers--the sixth grade team especially--very warm, like a family
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

WSES has basically provided our children with a private school education/environment. The teachers are phenomenal, and the parental involvement is off the charts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2006

One ofthe smallest elementary schools in Fairfax County. Great teachers and staff. Parents involvement encouraged.
—Submitted by Greg, a parent


Posted December 14, 2005

The academic programs are first rate! Small neighborhood school with lats of parent involvment, therefore the children do well.
—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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
94%
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

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
84%
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

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant98%

History and Social Science

All Students98%
Female students96%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Math

All Students98%
Female students96%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Science

All Students98%
Female students96%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%
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 students96%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students82%
Female students78%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%
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 Students98%
Female students100%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students100%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

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 Students90%
Female students86%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

Science

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
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

English: Reading

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
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 Students86%
Female students92%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant86%
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 71% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 6%
Hispanic 9% 9%
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 9%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6802 Deland Dr
Springfield, VA 22152
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Phone: (703) 912-4400

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