Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunrise Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunrise Valley Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Valley Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#177 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Valley Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sunrise Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terraset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Valley Elementary School?
543 students attend Sunrise Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sunrise Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Valley Elementary School?
Sunrise Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunrise Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Valley Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Valley Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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