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Stenwood Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 518 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 17, 2010

I was surprised to see all the positive reviews here! I had a terrible experience at Stenwood with my kids. The administration is seriously lacking in depth and experience. They don't seem to know how to handle problems that arise, or how to deal with over-bearing parents. They fired a teacher that my daughter loved because of a single incident where, as I understand, no child was hurt, lost, or scolded. They fired this teacher because of a parent's involvment in the issue, instead of taking care of it themselves. Also, the special education department is in serious need of new teachers and better curriculum for the students who are in special education (my son!). I was very disappointed with the experience here. (I do agree with other reviewers that the music program is excellent). I can't wait to move!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2008

This is a school where you can find true differentiated instruction, incredible parent and teacher involvement and leadership commitment. I am very pleased with the school and the school community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

This is a fine school. Lots of parent involvement. Caring, competant teachers. I'm very pleased! They are very up on dealing with disruptive kids - bullies and the like - while knowing they are dealing with kids who make mistakes and are learning (growing up).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2006

Dear Parents, Stenwood is a great school with wonderful music program. The music teacher Marti Pittman has took the Advanced recorder ensemble to Norfolk to play at a ballroom with judges. Most elementary school dont even have a recorder ensemble. Also this school has many thing you can chose from music. For example i can sign up for chrous band and recorder ensemble all at once.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2005

Our daughter has attended Stenwood for the past two years and loves it. Her classroom teachers have been warm, caring, and patient -- qualities which are essential in helping her learn. Although her class size seemed large this year, she has become a great reader and has made good progress in her math skills. The centers approach seems to have worked for her. Parents are very involved, and there is concerted effort in keeping parents informed of school events. In addition to her wonderful classroom teachers, our daughter particularly likes the counselor, music, and P.E. teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

Having a child with special ed problems the school seems to have the most difficulty dealing with these children. They have all types of resources at their disposal yet, my son has been in this school for 4 years now and we still have problems and no one has been able to deal with him effectively.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

My son loved this school! He said his teacher, Mr.Zirkle makes everything fun.
—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.

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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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
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

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Writing

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
97%

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 Students92%
Female students97%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant92%

History and Social Science

All Students95%
Female students93%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant95%

Math

All Students74%
Female students83%
Male students68%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students82%
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students59%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
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 Students98%
Female students98%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students91%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students93%
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students85%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%
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 students96%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students97%
Female students100%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant97%

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 Students70%
Female students79%
Male students63%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students93%
Female students96%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English93%
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

English: Reading

All Students97%
Female students100%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students90%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students85%
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 Students88%
Female students100%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students58%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant88%
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 70% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 20% 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 9%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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2620 Gallows Rd
Vienna, VA 22180
Phone: (703) 208-7600

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