George Mason Elementary School
- George Mason Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (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 78% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- George Mason Elementary School's student population of 577 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Mason Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Mason Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1097 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 15% |
| Black | 6% | 23% |
| White | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alexandria City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Mason Elementary School is T.c. Williams High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George Washington Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mount Vernon Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexandria T.c. Williams High School Grades: 9-12 | 3783 students
0.6 miles
3330 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703)824-6800 0.6 9-12 3783 - Alexandria Mount Vernon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 900 students
0.7 miles
2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703)706-4460 0.7 PK-5 900 - Alexandria Charles Barrett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 499 students
0.9 miles
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703)824-6960 0.9 PK-5 499 - Alexandria Cora Kelly Magnet Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
1.1 miles
3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703)706-4420 1.1 PK-5 444 - Alexandria Douglas Macarthur Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 716 students
1.1 miles
1101 Janneys Ln
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703)461-4190 1.1 PK-5 716
School Reviews
| 4 I've been at GM for 6 years and have been very impressed with the quality of the teachers, the warmth of the community and the involvement of parents. I feel very lucky to have stumbled on this neighborhood. - Posted by Parent - Momof3 |
| 2 The Kindergarten teacher lost my child, releasing him to the wrong family. This school is unsafe and does not care about students as individuals. - Posted by Parent - Turtl |
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