Patrick Henry K-8 School

4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 978 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Patrick Henry K-8 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 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 978 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Patrick Henry K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Patrick Henry K-8 School's student population of 978 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
978 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Patrick Henry K-8 School 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 Patrick Henry K-8 School 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1380 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Patrick Henry K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
37%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Patrick Henry K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
57%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Patrick Henry K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
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Hispanic
29%
19%
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Black
37%
22%
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White
17%
45%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Patrick Henry K-8 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Patrick Henry K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Patrick Henry K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Patrick Henry K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patrick Henry K-8 School's ranking?
Patrick Henry K-8 School is ranked #1380 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Patrick Henry K-8 School often compared to?
Patrick Henry K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James K. Polk Elementary School, Samuel W. Tucker 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 54% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Patrick Henry K-8 School?
978 students attend Patrick Henry K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Patrick Henry K-8 School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Henry K-8 School?
Patrick Henry K-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patrick Henry K-8 School offer ?
Patrick Henry K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patrick Henry K-8 School part of?
Patrick Henry K-8 School is part of Alexandria City School District.
In what neighborhood is Patrick Henry K-8 School located?
Patrick Henry K-8 School is located in the Seminary Hill neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Seminary Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 978 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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