Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waller Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waller Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Waller Mill Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Waller Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waller Mill Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
17%
22%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waller Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Waller Mill Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Waller Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Waller Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magruder Elementary School, Matoaka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Waller Mill Elementary School?
360 students attend Waller Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Waller Mill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waller Mill Elementary School?
Waller Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waller Mill Elementary School offer ?
Waller Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waller Mill Elementary School part of?
Waller Mill Elementary School is part of York County School District.
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