Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Terra Centre Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terra Centre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Terra Centre Elementary School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terra Centre Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terra Centre Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
5%
22%
White
62%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terra Centre Elementary School's ranking?
Terra Centre Elementary School is ranked #319 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Terra Centre Elementary School often compared to?
Terra Centre Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Terra Centre Elementary School?
612 students attend Terra Centre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Terra Centre Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terra Centre Elementary School?
Terra Centre Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Terra Centre Elementary School offer ?
Terra Centre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Terra Centre Elementary School part of?
Terra Centre Elementary School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.
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