Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kilmer Center 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kilmer Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kilmer Center's student population of 53 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kilmer Center 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 Kilmer Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
34%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kilmer Center's ranking?
Kilmer Center is ranked #1330 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Kilmer Center often compared to?
Kilmer Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Key Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kilmer Center?
The graduation rate of Kilmer Center is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kilmer Center?
53 students attend Kilmer Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Kilmer Center students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kilmer Center?
Kilmer Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilmer Center offer ?
Kilmer Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kilmer Center part of?
Kilmer Center is part of Fairfax County School District.
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