Serving 647 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilderness Elementary serves the northern part of Spotsylvania, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilderness Elementary School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
647 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilderness Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilderness Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1022 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilderness Elementary School's ranking?
Wilderness Elementary School is ranked #1022 out of 1,773 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
647 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, 16% of students are Black, 11% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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