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Louise Archer Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 824 students

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Posted March 29, 2011

We recently moved to area and have 2 kids attending Louise Archer. It has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are great, the academics are strong, and the atmosphere is nurturing. I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience there. It is what a good elementary education should be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

Excellent staff and teachers. The school has a wonderful history that inspires the kids. Great local school in a very busy urban area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2010

Louise Archer has an exceptional learning environment. The staff and PTA makes a tremendous effort to create a best in class environment for the kids. My son goes to the advanced academic program. He simply loves the enrichment and challenge there. Its great to be in such a peer group. I recommend Louise Archer to every parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2009

I was a student and am now a parent of a student This school is exceptional, they have outstanding teachers and a great outlook on education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2008

I have 2 boys at Louise Archer this is my 4 year. It is a wonderful place for learning for kids. The only downfall is that parents are a little bit to hovering here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

My son is about to 'graduate' from 6th grade at Louise Archer. He has had an excellent elementary school education and is well-prepared to go on to middle school. The teachers and principal are very committed to educating the students and my son has learned so much from all of them over the years. This is a terrific school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2004

It is one of the best elementary schools. My son is in his 4th grade and has a wonderful caring teacher. And my daughter would join kindergarden next year and we are very excited for her. I strongly recommend this school.
—Submitted by S K, 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.

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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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
History and Social Science

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

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

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 88% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
English: Writing

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

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students97%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Students93%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students61%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant93%

Math

All Students85%
Female students89%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students92%
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students61%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant85%

Science

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students61%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant95%
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 Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students97%
Female students98%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students86%
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

English: Reading

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic92%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant98%

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 Students80%
Female students77%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students58%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant80%

Science

All Students95%
Female students93%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students95%
Hispanic83%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students69%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant95%
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 Students97%
Female students95%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic86%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant97%

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 Students93%
Female students91%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic69%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students45%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant93%
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 67% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 23% 6%
Hispanic 6% 9%
Black 3% 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 6%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 33N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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324 Nutley St NW
Vienna, VA 22180
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