George Mason Elementary School vs. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Should I attend George Mason Elementary School or Douglas Macarthur Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Mason Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Most improved public schools
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
Overview
George Mason Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
George Mason Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
345 students
562 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1101 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
13
Kindergarten Students
46
95
Grade 1 Students
61
89
Grade 2 Students
58
92
Grade 3 Students
57
99
Grade 4 Students
51
95
Grade 5 Students
55
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
36%
27%
% Black
4%
20%
% White
54%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
