Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hoffman-boston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoffman-boston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hoffman-boston Elementary School's student population of 600 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Hoffman-boston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoffman-boston Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1157 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
8%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoffman-boston Elementary School's ranking?
Hoffman-boston Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hoffman-boston Elementary School often compared to?
Hoffman-boston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hoffman-boston Elementary School?
600 students attend Hoffman-boston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Hoffman-boston Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoffman-boston Elementary School?
Hoffman-boston Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoffman-boston Elementary School offer ?
Hoffman-boston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hoffman-boston Elementary School part of?
Hoffman-boston Elementary School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hoffman-boston Elementary School located?
Hoffman-boston Elementary School is located in the Arlington View neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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