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Armel Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 570 students

 
 
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Posted February 10, 2012

I have a kindergartener at Armel and he loves going to school each day. I am very happy with the progress he has made. I think the curriculum is challenging yet fun too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

Armel is an excellent school! We came here mid year and my daughter was welcomed with sweet cards from all the classmates, and the teacher was nurturing and encouraging and made the transition so joyful and fun. The principal is easy to talk to and well liked by parents and students. The teachers are so creative with their curriculum, enabling the students to learn without all the pressure of rote memorization of SOL questions and answers all year, like we experienced at Herndon Elementary (Fairfax Co.). As a daughter of 2 highly respected and greatly loved (by their students) teachers I can say with confidence and experience that Armel is a highly qualified academic community. My daughter is absolutely thrilled to go to school each day! From her bus driver to her principal, she feels cared for and appreciated .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2010

This is a title 1, overcrowded, diverse school that regularly scores below average in reading. My fifth grader was given picture books. We lasted 4 days. The principle was a failure. Our neighbors 3rd grader could not read at all but Armel kept telling her how great her child was doing. You must plan to teach you child yourself. Okay , it's better than DC but seriously, avoid.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2009

I too have a graduate of Armel who did very well there and continues to do well in middle school. Armel's teachers lay a strong foundation for children's learning. I have another child who attends Armel and also is doing well there. REMEMBER...a school is only as good as teachers AND parents make it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2008

Armel is an absolutely wonderful school with a great faculty and staff. The educators are involved and are very caring. The staff is fantastic. I could not think of a better elementary environment for a child. Worth moving INTO the area to have someone attend this particular elementary school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

what a great school! My children can't wait to go each day. The teachers and staff are nurturing and excited to be there everyday. I do wish there was more parent involvement.
—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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

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

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students84%
Female students90%
Male students78%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic64%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students95%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students58%
Female students62%
Male students55%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic10%
White students66%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students10%
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant58%

Science

All Students90%
Female students93%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant90%
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 Students93%
Female students95%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students71%
Female students73%
Male students69%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
White students68%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%
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 Students93%
Female students98%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students94%
Male students82%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant88%

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 Students74%
Female students78%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
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

  • 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 80% 57%
Hispanic 13% 9%
Black 5% 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 18%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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2239 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Phone: (540) 869-1657

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