Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilderness Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilderness Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilderness Elementary School's student population of 650 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Wilderness Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilderness Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#926 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
18%
22%
White
44%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
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 Wilderness Elementary School's ranking?
Wilderness Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Wilderness Elementary School often compared to?
Wilderness Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chancellor Elementary School, Smith Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% 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 Wilderness Elementary School?
650 students attend Wilderness Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wilderness Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilderness Elementary School?
Wilderness Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilderness Elementary School offer ?
Wilderness Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilderness Elementary School part of?
Wilderness Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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