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Forest Grove Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 578 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted April 17, 2013

This school is rated a 5 out of 10. It is not a very good school and the low rating is an accurate measurement of that fact. My 4th grade son has been the victim of repeated bullying and nothing measurable or effective has been done to correct the situation, in my opinion. My son is punished if he defends himself and the school does not care if you are hit, kicked, choked, or otherwise assaulted or restrained; students are not allowed to defend themselves! We believe, as a family, that fighting should always be an absolute last resort, but if you are being attacked, and cannot escape, you should be permitted to use necessary force to facilitate an escape to safety.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2012

Our son attended this school for 2 years. He had a well rounded growth in this school with creative skills, science, social, arts etc. When he needed to be challenged more, the teachers readily gave him interesting work. The principal is a strong leader who promoted character, discipline, respect along with academics. School facilities are top notch. PTA could use more and active parental involvement. Overall, very satisfied.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2012

My son is in this school for 3 years now. Its an awesome school. Teachers are great. They take care and provide challenging assignments for the kids to keep them motivated. The principal is a wonderful lady who treats everyone with respect and is a wonderful role model for the children. School needs more parent involvement. Overall tHis iis definitely a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2012

Forest Grove is one of the best elementary schools I've seen. The teachers are great, the principal is smart and resourceful and the support staff does exactly that-support everyone. If anyone's child isn't learning at this school, I would imagine it has more to do with that child's parents' participation and involvement in the school. Everyone who worked there was fabulous when my kids went to this school (2004-2011).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2012

I thank God our child left this school on time because its nothing to write home about...my son was there for a short while,yet we saw no improvement...it would have been better if he was home while i taught him myself because we couldn't see any changes that he was actually in school,no homeworks,they don't teach them how to read,infact this is not a school i'll recommend to anyone because a childs foundation matters a lot...Start up a child in a good school and see what the child becomes later on in future.no no school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2008

This is a good school! Teachers are so nice and professional.
—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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
91%
History and Social Science

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

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 88% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%

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 89% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
95%

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 Students91%
Female students98%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students96%
Hispanic76%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Students97%
Female students95%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic89%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant97%

Math

All Students78%
Female students79%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students88%
Hispanic52%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students63%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant78%

Science

All Students92%
Female students95%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students96%
Hispanic78%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English98%
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 Students74%
Female students71%
Male students79%
Black students75%
Asian students75%
Hispanic59%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant74%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students60%
Female students50%
Male students74%
Black students64%
Asian students63%
Hispanic46%
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students37%
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant60%
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 Students69%
Female students79%
Male students62%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students84%
Hispanic52%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students48%
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant69%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students94%
Male students80%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students94%
Hispanic88%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

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 Students59%
Female students61%
Male students57%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students81%
Hispanic37%
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant59%

Science

All Students85%
Female students87%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanic75%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students68%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant85%
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
Hispanic 39% 9%
White 32% 57%
Black 8% 26%
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 38%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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46245 Forest Ridge Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
Phone: (703) 444-7590

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