Saratoga Elementary School

8111 Northumberland Rd
Springfield, VA 22153
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Saratoga Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Saratoga 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 52% (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 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in VA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Saratoga Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Saratoga Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Saratoga Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1020 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
16%
8%
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Hispanic
23%
18%
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Black
19%
22%
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White
34%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.77
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saratoga Elementary School's ranking?
Saratoga Elementary School is ranked #1020 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Saratoga Elementary School?
601 students attend Saratoga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Saratoga Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saratoga Elementary School?
Saratoga Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saratoga Elementary School offer ?
Saratoga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saratoga Elementary School part of?
Saratoga Elementary School is part of Fairfax County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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