Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.w. Alvey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for J.W. Alvey Elementary serves the northwest part of Haymarket, VA, covering approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.w. Alvey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
J.w. Alvey Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed
School Rankings
J.w. Alvey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.w. Alvey Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#209 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Sunrays
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.w. Alvey Elementary School's ranking?
J.w. Alvey Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are J.w. Alvey Elementary School often compared to?
J.w. Alvey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend J.w. Alvey Elementary School?
523 students attend J.w. Alvey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of J.w. Alvey Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.w. Alvey Elementary School?
J.w. Alvey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.w. Alvey Elementary School offer ?
J.w. Alvey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J.w. Alvey Elementary School part of?
J.w. Alvey Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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