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Fairfax County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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8115 Gatehouse Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
Falls Church city County
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PH: (571) 423-1010
FAX: (571) 423-1017

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  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 165,506 students
  • 205 schools

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 SOL Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English: Reading
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 80% in 2007.

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

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

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

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

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

Math
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

English: Reading
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 87% in 2007.

Science
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.

English: Writing
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 89% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English: Reading
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 84% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

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

Math
 66% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

English: Reading
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 79% in 2007.

History and Social Science
 74% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 80% in 2007.

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

English: Writing
 90% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 87% (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 Students82%
Female students84%
Male students79%
Black students69%
Asian students85%
Hispanic students60%
American Indian students81%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities64%
Limited English proficient students62%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students93%
Male students92%
Black students81%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students83%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students96%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students86%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female students87%
Male students88%
Black students73%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian students95%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students76%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female students90%
Male students90%
Black students78%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students80%
American Indian students90%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students83%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
English: ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female students89%
Male students86%
Black students76%
Asian students90%
Hispanic students69%
American Indian students88%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students71%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students85%
Black students66%
Asian students89%
Hispanic students66%
American Indian students79%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students90%
Students identified as disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities62%
Limited English proficient students69%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
English: ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female students88%
Male students85%
Black students75%
Asian students88%
Hispanic students67%
American Indian students97%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities68%
Limited English proficient students69%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female students87%
Male students90%
Black students73%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students73%
American Indian students97%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities72%
Limited English proficient students75%

English: WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female students95%
Male students89%
Black students82%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students82%
American Indian students88%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities71%
Limited English proficient students84%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female students85%
Male students85%
Black students73%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students72%
American Indian students87%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students76%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
English: ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female students90%
Male students87%
Black students76%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students72%
American Indian students93%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students94%
Students identified as disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students71%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female students71%
Male students70%
Black students48%
Asian students82%
Hispanic students49%
American Indian students66%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students80%
Students identified as disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities45%
Limited English proficient students53%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
English: ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female students90%
Male students86%
Black students77%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students69%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students89%
Students identified as disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities61%
Limited English proficient students66%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female students67%
Male students66%
Black students39%
Asian students76%
Hispanic students40%
American Indian students74%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students78%
Students identified as disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities34%
Limited English proficient students44%
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
English: ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female students85%
Male students80%
Black students65%
Asian students85%
Hispanic students59%
American Indian students89%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students92%
Students identified as disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities50%
Limited English proficient students54%

History and Social ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female students75%
Male students74%
Black students71%
Asian students73%
Hispanic students76%
American Indian studentsn/a
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students73%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students77%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female students92%
Male students92%
Black students78%
Asian students95%
Hispanic students78%
American Indian students100%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students97%
Students identified as disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students76%

English: WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female students93%
Male students87%
Black students76%
Asian students92%
Hispanic students76%
American Indian students89%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students95%
Students identified as disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient students73%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female students84%
Male students81%
Black students63%
Asian students91%
Hispanic students61%
American Indian students89%
Native Hawaiian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities49%
Limited English proficient students63%
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
 89% (2007)
The state average for Algebra II was 88% in 2007.

English: Reading
 96% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2007.

Biology
 89% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 87% in 2007.

English: Writing
 96% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English: Writing was 92% in 2007.

Virginia and United States History
 96% (2007)
The state average for Virginia and United States History was 93% in 2007.

Chemistry
 87% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 91% in 2007.

Earth Science
 92% (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
 95% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 92% in 2007.

Geometry
 91% (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 Hispanic50%59%
Asian/Pacific Islander17%5%
Hispanic16%8%
Black, not Hispanic11%27%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified5%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 program19%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,909$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%61%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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