Top Rankings
Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 15,674 students in Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
15,674 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
1,025 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
69%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
21 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
867 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
5,963 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
18%
# Black Students
4,077 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
26%
22%
# White Students
4,171 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
27%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
42 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
533 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
439
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
1,337
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,283
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,269
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,289
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,198
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,181
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,108
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,078
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,090
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,345
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
941
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,033
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,083
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,155 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,658 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$332 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$324 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,155
$15,672
Spending / Student
$20,658
$15,424
Best Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyles-crouch Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
530 S St Asaph St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4430
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,441 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
George Mason Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Naomi Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Alexandria City High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3330 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 4,402 students
Rank: #66.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Janneys Ln
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Charles Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #88.
Samuel W Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Ferdinand Day Dr
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #99.
Patrick Henry K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 896 students
Rank: #1010.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Rayburn Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 885 students
Rank: #1212.
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,423 students
Rank: #1313.
James K Polk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson-houston Pk-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1515.
Cora Kelly
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1616.
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1717.
William Ramsay Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Sanger Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
5651 Rayburn Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Grades: PK
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Health Science Academy
Vocational School
3330 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 619-8020
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 619-8020
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District?
Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District manages 19 public schools serving 15,674 students.
What is the rank of Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District?
Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District is ranked #108 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District?
38% of Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District?
Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,658 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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