Hoffman-boston Elementary School
Hoffman-boston Elementary School serves 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hoffman-boston Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 70-74% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hoffman-boston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Hoffman-boston Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Rankings
Hoffman-boston Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hoffman-boston Elementary School is 0.78, 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 | #1152 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 75-79% | 72% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 80% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 24% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 16% |
| Black | 25% | 22% |
| White | 17% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.68 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Oakridge Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 798 students10
0.7 miles
1414 24th St S
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 228-5840 0.7 PK-5 798 - 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 Math: 63% | Reading: 84%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,023 student10
1.0 miles
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900 1 6-8 1,023 - Arlington Henry Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 661 students10
1.0 miles
701 S Highland St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5820 1 PK-5 661
School Reviews
Recent Articles
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head. The effects of the global pandemic will be felt for years to come, though maybe more so in certain populations. Here’s what you need to know about the current state of special education in the United States.
May 17, 2021
As more schools return to in-person learning, teachers and parents find themselves dealing with the trauma and stress created by the pandemic.
May 17, 2021
After more than a year of remote learning, schools are finally returning to in-person instruction but how has the pandemic changed the face of public education and what will it look like moving forward?
