Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Woodley Hills 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 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodley Hills Elementary serves the southeast part of Alexandria, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodley Hills Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodley Hills 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 Woodley Hills Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1711 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-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 Woodley Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Woodley Hills Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Woodley Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Woodley Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Woodley Hills Elementary School?
495 students attend Woodley Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Woodley Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodley Hills Elementary School?
Woodley Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodley Hills Elementary School offer ?
Woodley Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodley Hills Elementary School part of?
Woodley Hills Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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