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Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 516 students

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Posted December 26, 2009

Mr.Shaw was doing great job with this school but the new administration is just terrible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2006

I've had 5 kids go through this school system. It was a great place for the kids until this year with the new principal. Since then, the problems have been numberous. There seems to be a lack of control with the older students. The teachers particularly in grade 5 do not have control and they don't treat all the kids the same. The teachers in the younger grades, especially kindergarten have been fantastic and do a great job giving the kids the foundation to be good students, but the new adminstartion and some of the younger teachers cannot control the kids. There is also a huge lack of diversity among the teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2005

The school was great until 2004 when most of the good teacher left for a new school. The principal had to hire a new assistand principal and about 14 new teachers. All personnel were White, no diversity. This school has a very diversed student population, and the teachers did not reflect the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2005

Both of my children graduated from this school. Both went there all the years between Kindergarten and 5th grade. This is an absolutely outstanding school. Great school spirit. Part of the community in every way.
—Submitted by William Golden, a parent


Posted March 6, 2005

I am very pleased with the education my daughter is receiving at King. Mr. Shaw and all the ladies in the front office know the kids by name and whose class their siblings are in. They encourage parent volunteering and to come have lunch with your child during the day. The teachers are invested in my child's learning. They rotate through art, music and PE schedules. They have safety drills including 'bully' drills. I was disappointed that they did not teach phonics in kindergarten. They focused more on whole word learning. (So we supplemented with a phonics program of our own during the summer. Now I have a 1st grade reader! I believe a combination of phonics and whole word reading works best). I highly recommend this school. We will be sad if we ever have to leave.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2004

My oldest daughter started kindergarten this year, and I couldn't be happier! Ms. Parker and Mrs. Radeke are WONDERFUL! The teachers are willing to work with a child to make sure that each child is getting the education and care that they need on an individual basis. Mr. Shaw is FABULOUS. He is outside every day with the buses, and makes sure to speak to the parents coming to pick up their children. All of the teachers that I have chatted with in passing are just as friendly and caring to the children, even if they are not in their class. This is a GREAT SCHOOL!!
—Submitted by Whitney White, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

This is the best school my children have ever attended in a grade school. The kids are wonderful acting because of the teachers and how they manage their classes. But, the most awesome principal is there, Mr. Shaw. I am a military wife and I have been over the last 18 years to many school districts (every 2&3 years) w/3 children. He is so wonderful. He knows each child by name, he makes sure of it. And, he makes sure to ask the parents what their name is and he remembers you just as well. He goes out to the busses and makes sure the kids get out their safely and behave. But, you really don't have to worry about that, the kids do mind because they are treated with respect and in so doing act respectful. I love this school and sad to leave it-my child will be going to 6th grade now!
—Submitted by Arden, 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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
77%
History and Social Science

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

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

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
83%

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 Students93%
Female students93%
Male students92%
Black students86%
Asian students92%
Hispanic92%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students97%
Black students91%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant98%

Math

All Students73%
Female students74%
Male students71%
Black students62%
Asian students83%
Hispanic75%
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant73%

Science

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students86%
Asian students100%
Hispanic96%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students95%
Proficient in English95%
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 Students93%
Female students97%
Male students89%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students74%
Female students74%
Male students74%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic71%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant74%
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 Students86%
Female students83%
Male students88%
Black students83%
Asian students85%
Hispanic95%
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant86%

English: Writing

All Students86%
Female students91%
Male students82%
Black students81%
Asian students86%
Hispanic92%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant86%

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 Students73%
Female students75%
Male students70%
Black students70%
Asian students77%
Hispanic74%
White students70%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students75%
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant73%

Science

All Students89%
Female students89%
Male students90%
Black students90%
Asian students93%
Hispanic89%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students89%
Proficient in English89%
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

  • 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 37% 9%
Black 35% 26%
White 19% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 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 47%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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13224 Nickleson Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone: (703) 590-1616

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