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Signal Hill Elementary School vs. Manassas Park Elementary School

Should you attend Signal Hill Elementary School or Manassas Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Signal Hill Elementary School
9553 Birmingham Dr
Manassas, VA 20111
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Manassas Park Elementary School
9298 Cougar Court
Manassas, VA 20111
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Signal Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Signal Hill 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 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 695 students in grades 3-5, Manassas Park 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 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
793 students
695 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Signal Hill 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 Manassas Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Signal Hill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manassas Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Signal Hill 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 Manassas Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manassas Park City 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

#794 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#1659 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Signal Hill 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 30% in VA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Signal Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Signal Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manassas Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Signal Hill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Manassas Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
53
-
Kindergarten Students
142
-
Grade 1 Students
115
-
Grade 2 Students
132
-
Grade 3 Students
127
235
Grade 4 Students
116
231
Grade 5 Students
108
229

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Signal Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Signal Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Signal Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manassas Park City 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%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Signal Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manassas Park City 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
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Signal Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Signal Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manassas Park City 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
39%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Signal Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manassas Park City 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
6%
11%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Signal Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince William 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 Manassas Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manassas Park City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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