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Sully Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 462 students

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Posted November 14, 2005

My daughter is in the special ed. kindergarten, and we have been very pleased. They offer extended day, partial inclusion, and lots of enthusiasm. Very active PTO. New leadership has proven great, along with a huge slate of new teachers. Kids are very open and accepting of others with disabilities, and the community is very, very diverse. Anyone of any background would feel very comfortable here. Although located in a very blue collar, working class neighborhood, the program is outstanding and is equal to any that you would find in a more expensive neighborhood. I would highly recommend.
—Submitted by 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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
84%
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

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

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 88% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
English: Writing

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
72%

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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
67%
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 Students75%
Female students76%
Male students74%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic63%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students60%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant75%

History and Social Science

All Students74%
Female students65%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic72%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant74%

Math

All Students57%
Female students60%
Male students55%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic55%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficient students46%
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant57%

Science

All Students80%
Female students70%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English95%
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 Students68%
Female students68%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic61%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students66%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant68%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students57%
Female students54%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic46%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students51%
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant57%
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 Students72%
Female students69%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students69%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant72%

English: Writing

All Students70%
Female students79%
Male students64%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students69%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant70%

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 Students66%
Female students54%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic62%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students54%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant66%

Science

All Students75%
Female students65%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic71%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students68%
Proficient in English82%
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

  • 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
Hispanic 65% 9%
White 15% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 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 53%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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300 Circlecle Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
Phone: (703) 444-7470

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