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Antietam Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 667 students

 
 
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Posted February 20, 2013

I really wish Antietam gets 9 or even 10 within the great schools ' ratings! The staff is amazing, super professional and very helpful. The new principal is so humble and full of energy. She is everywhere even outside in the morning welcoming all the kids, with all the other teachers. My daughter's teacher is the best lady I have ever met. Honestly, when your kid is so excited to go to school and hates missing a day even when he is sick, I believe this makes the school deserves all those stars!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2012

This is by far the very best school I have ever dealt with and HIGHLY recommend it to everyone. Unfortunately, job situations and an awful commute have required us to relocate to Maryland (which is AWFUL by the way.) My children and I miss Antietam terribly.We are currently seeking new employment in order to return to Lake Ridge because of the awesomeness of this school! While I found the principal unpleasant, the rest of the staff makes up for her shortcomings with their greatness!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2011

This school is amazing!!! I have two children in this school 1st and 3rd...we moved to the area from Louisiana last year. Despite private education in LA, my children were struggling when they first entered this school; however, the school and the teacher diligently worked with them throughout the year. Now both are at the top of their class and love school!!! Academically, Antietam is awesome and the only thing that out shines the academics is the extra-curricular activities. Chess club, running club, scouts, tae kwon do are all offered through the school and/or community. The parents and PTA are also amazing and supportive and friendly. I am sad to have to move away from the area, but cannot wait to come back into this school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2011

This is my daughter's first year at Antietam, and I am very proud to say that she is doing tremendously well! She had trouble with reading comprehension earlier in the year, but now she is doing much better and even enjoys reading more! I know it is due to her teacher and the "Study Island" staff who give her extra help after school. I am grateful to have found such a good school for my daughter to attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2010

This is a great school. The teachers are really wonderful and they sincerely care for the kids. Ms. Kern is a such a wonderful asset to the school as well. We unfortunately had to move to a different state but she called me personally months after we moved to let me know that our new school had not requested school records for my daughter and wanted to know how she could get them to the new school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2010

My boys went to Antietam for only one year and it was one of the best schools they have attended! The teachers were wonderful, the administration was attentive, and the extra programs offered were outstanding. My youngest, who needed special help in reading, excelled and for the first time made the honor roll. I highly recommend this school and hope we can come back!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Antietam has been a great school however changes in admiinistration and teaching staff have made things murky; from basic operations to reinforcement of new hire teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2008

We have been thrilled with the attention and recognition our children have received at Antietam. While there is not a lot the school can do about PWC's unfortunate choice of math curriculum (math investigations) they are making up for it in quality of instruction!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2007

Having my children at this school has been a wonderful experience. The staff is so welcoming to parents and encourages parental involvement. My son is in the gifted program but may also have LD/ADHD issues - the level of support I have received from his teachers and the administrative staff has been phenomenal! The music program is great - many opportunities for the kids to perform. There are many PTA-sponsored family activities to attend. It is a very close knit community, but still very welcoming to newcomers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2006

There has been alot of teacher turn over in the last 3-4yrs. Some teachers stay only 1 year. There are almost no after school activities and they don't seem to encourage this. Some teachers at this school are superior some are a little more weak. The art/music program are very good, not so much the p.E. The special ed program is very good and the signet program great. What makes this school great are the parents and kids and the hard work they put into this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2005

I used this website when I was searching for a home. While my family and I did not find our dream home, what we did find was better than we could of asked for and that was having Antietam Elementary for our children. The Principle is outstanding and very involved in all the school activities. I was able to stay in touch with my kids teacher by email and if I could not make a conference, they would accommodate me by doing it over the phone. Although most parents have to deal with the DC traffic, it never affected their volunteering and it was the parent's involvement that impressed me the most. When you have parents who care about their child's education, then it fosters a better learning environment in the school. Sincerely, Happy Parents
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2004

This is a great school! The teachers and Mrs Atwater all have big hearts. The special ed programs are top notch and the kids are always included in all the school activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2003

Great school, wonderful staff and teachers who truly care about the students.
—Submitted by Vanessa Canty, 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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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96%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

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

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

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

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

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 Students96%
Female students96%
Male students96%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic81%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students98%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students95%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant98%

Math

All Students86%
Female students90%
Male students83%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic81%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant86%

Science

All Students99%
Female students98%
Male students100%
Black students94%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 students100%
Male students88%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students80%
Female students82%
Male students78%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic88%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant80%
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 Students90%
Female students92%
Male students89%
Black students87%
Asian students91%
Hispanic82%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students91%
Female students96%
Male students87%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

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 Students68%
Female students70%
Male students66%
Black students50%
Asian students91%
Hispanic61%
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%

Science

All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students89%
Black students81%
Asian students91%
Hispanic83%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English88%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 47% 57%
Black 27% 26%
Hispanic 20% 9%
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 29%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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12000 Antietam Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Phone: (703) 497-7619

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