Sangster Elementary School
Sangster Elementary School serves 968 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sangster Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sangster Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sangster Elementary School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 968 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sangster Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sangster Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #46 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 92% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 63% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sangster Elementary School is South County High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is South County Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cherry Run Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Burke Cherry Run Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 427 students10
1.1 miles
9732 Ironmaster Dr
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 923-2800 1.1 PK-6 427 - Springfield Orange Hunt Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 942 students10
1.2 miles
6820 Sydenstricker Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-6800 1.2 PK-6 942 - Springfield Hunt Valley Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 692 students10
1.5 miles
7107 Sydenstricker Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-8800 1.5 PK-6 692 - Springfield Newington Forest Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 83%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 515 students10
1.9 miles
8001 Newington Forest Ave
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 923-2600 1.9 PK-6 515 - Fairfax Station Silverbrook Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 87%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 832 students10
1.9 miles
9350 Crosspointe Dr
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 690-5100 1.9 PK-6 832
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