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Springwoods Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 681 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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Posted January 27, 2013

We are thrilled with Springwoods so far. I admit I am a tough consumer to please, and typically have a complaint. I don't have any complaints. Our first experience with school has been wonderful thanks to SW ES and their staff! My daughter's teacher is fantastic! We moved our entire life around (including the sale of our home) so our children could go to SW ES. The school is organized, positive, nurturing, and welcoming. The principal left just a few weeks back and that had me worried, to date everything has remained the same, and I am so thankful. If you have a choice in where your child can go to elementary school, in my opinion you can't go wrong with SW ES.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2012

This school just makes me super happy. Great staff, great students, great teaching, great everything!! I was so over the moon pleased with my sons first experience with elementary that I will be so sad when we have to move. Great Job Springwoods!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2012

I consider this school to be only slightly above average. It is by no means outstanding. We moved here last summer and were extremely disappointed with the 5th grade curriculum. The reason this school is able to keep its school of excellence status is because they blatantly teach to the sol test. Both of my children spent their entire last 9 weeks studying for their standardized tests. If you are coming from a below average school, you might be pleased with this school. However, if you you are used to an above average school you will be disappointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2012

This school is fantastic! My son was a third grader there, and had some very serious learning problems. He needed to be moved to another school because of this, and in the many meetings we had about him, the staff had only his very best interests at heart. His teacher, Miss Doyle was just great with him, and in the end we were sad to go, but they were just meticulous with his testing, and the school psychologist Mrs. Ross really knows her stuff! It was hard for us to hear what she and the other staff shared, but it was all true and well researched. I am an AP at another school, and know a good staff when I see one, and only wish my staff was this good - very professional and knowledgeable. My son is now at another school that specializes in his type of learning problems, but had it not been for the Springwoods special education staff, we might not have ever known! The Principal should be commended for such an excellent staff that she has put together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2012

We are a military family and have been very happy with this school. The Principal, Mrs. Ripperger, is excellent, caring, very involved and supportive of both kids and parents. I have witnessed her actively recruiting excellent teachers she interacts with, so I know she has been involved in attempting to hire teachers who are compassionate, organized and motivated. The parents & PTO are phenomenal too. My 2 kids have received only the very best in the way of teachers - professional, patient, caring - the kind of teachers who just love and want the very best for kids. They haven't been the type who challenge children far beyond ability, which we appreciated- we've been to those schools & basically, the parents end up doing all the work that is too hard for the kids & the kids end up stressed out. These teachers know it is important to let the kids be kids & there is learning value in that. Like all the schools I've been to, if your child has borderline learning disabilities, they care, but they are underfunded & can't even really give advice lest they then be liable to provide assistance. I wish parents could opt to subsidize the program to obtain some help in these cases.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2011

My Child has really blossomed here. She came from Christ Chapel hating to read and despised homework, now she loves both! Her teacher is awesome and I couldn't be happier.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2011

We are a military family and have experienced several different elementary schools (I have a kindergartener and 5th grader). My husband and I place a high priority on education and want our children to attend excellent schools. Springwoods Elementary is fantastic and by far the best school we have ever seen. The staff is incredible and the teachers are top notch. This school has received many acedemic honors and I am confident that my children are getting a quality education. I volunteer in the school and get to see first hand how the staff, teachers, and students interact. Students are encouraged and learn in a stress free and enjoyable environment. You will not be disappointed with Springwoods!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Wonderful teachers, awesome PTO, great staff who all care tremendously about our kids and their success!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

We have the best kids, the best parents, and the best teachers :) We are the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

My Dughter has been going to springwoods for 6 years and she loves it.All of the tachers there are very nice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

Springwoods Elementary is a great school for my daughter. She has learned so much and the teachers have helped her with writing & reading. It is a really great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

Great school...kids are excited and learning


Posted September 29, 2009

Our school has the best teachers and students. It always looks well maintained and my son comes home happy everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

I love how the school is convient because we live right in front of it. We also love the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

We love Springwoods because of the morals and the values that the staff continuously instills in the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

The thoughtful caring adminstrators especially Mrs katherine Foster.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2009

Springwoods has the best staff, students, and parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2009

The dedicated staff and their community approach to learning
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Springwoods has great teachers & stresses a love of reading!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

I like the DuBois Schools because we are the highest in not letting no child behind act
—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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
History and Social Science

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

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
100%
English: Writing

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Students99%
Female students100%
Male students99%
Black students100%
Asian students100%
Hispanic95%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students95%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant99%

History and Social Science

All Students96%
Female students96%
Male students96%
Black students91%
Asian students100%
Hispanic86%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students84%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant96%

Math

All Students74%
Female students69%
Male students79%
Black students63%
Asian students55%
Hispanic62%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students47%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant74%

Science

All Students99%
Female students99%
Male students100%
Black students97%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
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 Students94%
Female students95%
Male students92%
Black students91%
Asian students83%
Hispanic88%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students72%
Female students78%
Male students66%
Black students50%
Asian students67%
Hispanic60%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students53%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant72%
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 Students95%
Female students100%
Male students89%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students97%
Female students96%
Male students98%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
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 Students79%
Female students77%
Male students81%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant79%

Science

All Students96%
Female students96%
Male students96%
Black students90%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%
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 53% 57%
Black 23% 26%
Hispanic 13% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 6%
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 20%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3815 Marquis Place
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Phone: (703) 590-9874

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