Bush Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(703) 924-5600
- Bush Hill Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Bush Hill Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Bush Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Bush Hill Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 461 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Bush Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bush Hill Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #378 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 88% | 72% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 80% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 15% |
| Black | 26% | 23% |
| White | 36% | 50% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bush Hill Elementary School is Edison High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Twain Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rose Hill Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexandria Twain Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 1,025 student
0.5 miles
4700 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-3700 0.5 7-8 1,025 - Alexandria Edison High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,093 students
0.6 miles
5801 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-8000 0.6 9-12 2,093 - Alexandria Edison High School Academy Vocational School
0.7 miles
5801 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-8000 0.7 n/a n/a - Alexandria Rose Hill Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 694 students
0.7 miles
6301 Rose Hill Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-4200 0.7 PK-6 694 - Alexandria Clermont Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 615 students
0.9 miles
5720 Clermont Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 921-2400 0.9 PK-6 615
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Gangs, drugs, and guns may be more prevalent on public school campuses than parents think. Learn about the high percentage of public school students who are exposed to these dangers each day – and what parents can do to protect their kids.
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative aims to improve academic opportunities for students of color, especially African-American boys.
Learn about how public schools across the country are mandating community service hours in order to graduate.
