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Marumsco Hills Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 736 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 14, 2012

Please send the information about Marumsco Elementary School. I will register for my daughter next yr 2013-2014! Thanks, Toan
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2010

Hidden jewel. Under estimated because of the high number of students entering not speaking english, this does NOT slow the class down (do the research). Amazing, smart, caring, superb staff. Principal knows her stuff and does what it takes to get the kids what they need.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

We are a supportive family all working together in order to help each other succeed.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 19, 2010

We are a community of learners who support the needs of our students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

I love Marumsco Hills Elementary because it is a school where a child can enter not speaking any English, and leave a few years later speaking fluent English, and knowing that his or her family was welcomed and loved as a part of the school family. Parents and children benefit from a staff that goes beyond the call of duty by tutoring students before and after school, providing extra clothing, and having caring teachers willing to rise before dawn and on weekends to take children on specialized field trips to provide content rich real-world experiences that students might otherwise not experience. The school also provides language and life skills classes for parents who speak English as a second language. After graduating from our school students (and their parents) still return to let us know how they are progressing through life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

Marumsco Hills is a safe, caring, nurturning place where all students can grow and learn. Our standards are high, our classrooms are fun and our staff are dedicated. Most importantly our students love to learn and bring joy to school every day. We are the best kept secret in Prince William County
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 3, 2005

All my 3 children attended Marumsco Hills Elementary. At Marumsco you will find a great program and a very caring staff. My son attended the Signed Program at Marumsco Hills and went on to attend the IB Programme in High School. If you want people to care and teach your children, Marumsco Hills is the place to be.
—Submitted by Sandra, a parent


Posted August 13, 2004

This school lacks the skills to teach our children at a level other schools in Virginia are teaching. My daughter transferred in first grade and was learning things at this school she already had learned in kindergarten. I have to do extra teaching with my child so she does not fall behind when we transfer to another school.
—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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%
English: Writing

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%
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 Students79%
Female students79%
Male students78%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic81%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students79%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students94%
Black students89%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic97%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students98%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant95%

Math

All Students50%
Female students40%
Male students59%
Black students29%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic54%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficient students52%
Proficient in English46%
Not migrant50%

Science

All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students91%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic98%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students98%
Proficient in English78%
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 Students85%
Female students91%
Male students80%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students69%
Female students71%
Male students67%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic65%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students63%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant69%
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 Students83%
Female students87%
Male students77%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic84%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students77%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant83%

English: Writing

All Students89%
Female students97%
Male students76%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

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 Students63%
Female students66%
Male students58%
Black students58%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic59%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students58%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant63%

Science

All Students73%
Female students74%
Male students73%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students68%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant73%
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 68% 9%
Black 17% 26%
White 10% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 6%
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 75%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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14100 Page St
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Phone: (703) 494-3252

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