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Alice West Fleet Elementary School vs. Montessori Public School Of Arlington

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School Overview

School
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
115 S Old Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22204
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Montessori Public School Of Arlington
701 S Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22204
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Alice West Fleet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Montessori Public School Of Arlington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alice West Fleet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montessori Public School Of Arlington ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
593 students
517 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alice West Fleet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montessori Public School Of Arlington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alice West Fleet Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montessori Public School Of Arlington.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alice West Fleet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montessori Public School Of Arlington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alice West Fleet Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Public School Of Arlington with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#556 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#217 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alice West Fleet Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montessori Public School Of Arlington, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 30% in VA)
90-94%
(Top 5% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alice West Fleet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Public School Of Arlington who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alice West Fleet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alice West Fleet Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Montessori Public School Of Arlington by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
103
Kindergarten Students
91
58
Grade 1 Students
88
74
Grade 2 Students
83
74
Grade 3 Students
89
74
Grade 4 Students
107
76
Grade 5 Students
81
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alice West Fleet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montessori Public School Of Arlington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alice West Fleet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montessori Public School Of Arlington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alice West Fleet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montessori Public School Of Arlington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alice West Fleet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montessori Public School Of Arlington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alice West Fleet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montessori Public School Of Arlington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alice West Fleet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montessori Public School Of Arlington, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alice West Fleet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montessori Public School Of Arlington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alice West Fleet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montessori Public School Of Arlington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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