River Oaks Elementary School

16950 Mcguffeys Trail
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

River Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#546 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
54%
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75-79%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
7%
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Hispanic
24%
18%
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Black
54%
22%
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White
8%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
564 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of River Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Oaks Elementary School offer ?
River Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Oaks Elementary School part of?
River Oaks Elementary School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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