Timber Lane Elementary School

2737 West St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Timber Lane Elementary School serves 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Timber Lane 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 45-49% (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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in VA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Timber Lane Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Timber Lane 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 Timber Lane Elementary School is 0.64, which is less 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
#1234 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
8%
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Hispanic
54%
18%
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Black
5%
22%
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White
22%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Timber Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Timber Lane Elementary School is ranked #1234 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Timber Lane Elementary School?
593 students attend Timber Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Timber Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timber Lane Elementary School?
Timber Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timber Lane Elementary School offer ?
Timber Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Timber Lane Elementary School part of?
Timber Lane Elementary School is part of Fairfax County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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