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Loudoun County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Loudoun County
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PH: (571) 252-1000
FAX: (571) 252-1003

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 54,003 students
  • 72 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 83% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 96% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 92% in 2007.

Science
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English: Reading
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English: Reading
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 89% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 89% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

Science
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2007.

English: Writing
 90% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3
English: ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female students85%
Male students81%
Black students67%
Asian students85%
Hispanic students59%
American Indian students83%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities55%
Limited English proficient students50%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black students89%
Asian students97%
Hispanic students88%
American Indian students95%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities84%
Limited English proficient students87%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female students91%
Male students90%
Black students76%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian students89%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities76%
Limited English proficient students68%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female students91%
Male students91%
Black students76%
Asian students94%
Hispanic students82%
American Indian students89%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students78%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female students92%
Male students89%
Black students81%
Asian students93%
Hispanic students75%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities66%
Limited English proficient students66%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female students85%
Male students85%
Black students70%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students68%
American Indian students85%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students61%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female students93%
Male students89%
Black students83%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students75%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students63%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female students93%
Male students92%
Black students83%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students78%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students69%

English: WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female students95%
Male students90%
Black students87%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students79%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students75%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female students93%
Male students91%
Black students83%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students78%
American Indian students90%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students73%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female students93%
Male students91%
Black students82%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students77%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students64%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female students53%
Male students47%
Black students37%
Asian students59%
Hispanic students34%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students57%
Students identified as disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities34%
Limited English proficient students27%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female students91%
Male students89%
Black students79%
Asian students80%
Hispanic students71%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities61%
Limited English proficient students48%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female students63%
Male students59%
Black students40%
Asian students68%
Hispanic students36%
American Indian students47%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students67%
Students identified as disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities30%
Limited English proficient students25%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female students92%
Male students86%
Black students75%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students70%
American Indian students91%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities56%
Limited English proficient students46%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic studentsn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students with disabilities93%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female students94%
Male students93%
Black students83%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students80%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities73%
Limited English proficient students63%

English: WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female students94%
Male students86%
Black students75%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students74%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities50%
Limited English proficient students60%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female students85%
Male students82%
Black students67%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students63%
American Indian students80%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities49%
Limited English proficient students54%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8 and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.
  • The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

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 SOL End-of-Course Results

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra II
 90% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 92% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 96% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 94% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 91% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 89% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 84% in 2007.

World Geography
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for World Geography was 82% in 2007.

World History I
 94% (2007)
The state average for World History I was 89% in 2007.

World History II
 95% (2007)
The state average for World History II was 92% in 2007.

Algebra I
 96% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 92% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 86% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
  • The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Virginia: An Overview

See Virginia's state standards

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1313
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic67%59%
Hispanic12%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander11%5%
Black, not Hispanic8%27%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program12%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,484$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%61%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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