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Rolling Ridge Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 590 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 25, 2013

Caring teachers and a wonderful principal that remembers every child name. My child loves going to school every day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2007

Rolling Ridge is a great school. From the moment you walk in, you feel like home. The staff is absolutely awesome. Always welcoming you with a smile. The teachers are very good and are focused on each and every child. I am very proud to be part of the RRD family. For the last couple of years the school has gone a major facelift making it even better. Not only it looks spectacular on the outside but also on the inside! Way to go!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2007

As a parent I am very happy to see the school getting a well over-due makeover! This year I have been rather disappointed with the Autism program. I know the entire autism staff is new, so perhaps with time and practice they will get better! In all I have always been proud of the education my child is receiving at this school! I thank the teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2006

Rolling Ridge elementary is a very good school. my children have been attending Rolling Ridge for 4 years and they have always been pleased, engaged, challenged and well-educated. With the rapidly changing population in the Sterling neighborhood, Rolling Ridge (and Loudoun County schools) is very proactive in their approach to inclusion and excellence in education for their entire student population. The trailers out back offer a dramatic view of the surrounding aparmtent complex... not to be missed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2004

Rolling Ridge has some of the best teachers in the county.Mrs. Barret and Mrs. Benedict are among the best. I don't care for the new STEPS program as I feel it interferes with class flow and teaching individualality. I do think RR needs to be remodeled badly. There is an unfair advantage with the newer schools. Sterling Park schools have fallen behind due to age. Also when Forest Grove opened we reduced class size just to have the number of teachers reduced, now we're back up to 28 or so kids in a class. Overall, I've been very happy with the quality of education my children are receiving. Remember, no school can do it all. It's up to the parents to stay involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2004

Too many new teachers. I had a teacher tell me how well my daughter was doing in her writing and grammer only to find out that after reviewing the writing my daughter did I new it was not her own. Never the less we found out the she had copied it word for word from one of here teachers class room books she offers the kids to read. The school is falling apart while the rest of the county is get upgrades and new state of the are schools. This school is the 32 years old. Find away to move to a wealthier nieghborhood if you want your child to have a good education.
—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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

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

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%

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

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
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

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%

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 Students75%
Female students86%
Male students67%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant75%

History and Social Science

All Students86%
Female students89%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic93%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Math

All Students57%
Female students53%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic53%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient students47%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant57%

Science

All Students83%
Female students89%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic79%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant83%
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 Students75%
Female students78%
Male students73%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanic66%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant75%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students56%
Female students54%
Male students58%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students87%
Hispanic41%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant56%
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 Students82%
Female students89%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students84%
Hispanic74%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students74%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant82%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students90%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students94%
Hispanic93%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant93%

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 students66%
Male students67%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students78%
Hispanic57%
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient students47%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant66%

Science

All Students84%
Female students74%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic72%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students69%
Proficient in English93%
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

  • 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 51% 9%
White 21% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 6%
Black 11% 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 46%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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500 E Frederick Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
Phone: (571) 434-4540

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