Hoffman-boston Elementary School
Tel:
(703)228-5845
- Hoffman-boston Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (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 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Hoffman-boston Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hoffman-boston Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 512 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hoffman-boston Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hoffman-boston Elementary School is 0.76, 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 | #380 out of 1,796 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 24% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 15% |
| Black | 28% | 23% |
| White | 15% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hoffman-boston Elementary School is Wakefield High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gunston Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oakridge Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Oakridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 803 students
0.7 miles
1414 24th St S
Arlington, VA 22202
(703)228-5840 0.7 PK-5 803 - Arlington Technical Education & Career Center Vocational School
0.8 miles
816 S Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703)228-5800 0.8 n/a n/a - Arlington Governor's Academy For Career And Technical Education In Arl Vocational School
0.9 miles
816 South Walter Reed Drive
Arlington, VA 22204
(703)323-2263 0.9 n/a n/a - Arlington Gunston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 990 students
1.0 miles
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703)228-6900 1.0 6-8 990 - Arlington Henry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 615 students
1.0 miles
701 S Highland St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703)228-5820 1.0 PK-5 615
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