Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sycolin Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycolin Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sycolin Creek Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycolin Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycolin Creek Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#300 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycolin Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sycolin Creek Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sycolin Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sycolin Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison's Trust 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 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sycolin Creek Elementary School?
506 students attend Sycolin Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sycolin Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycolin Creek Elementary School?
Sycolin Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sycolin Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sycolin Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycolin Creek Elementary School part of?
Sycolin Creek Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
My son has had wonderful, caring teachers and has thrived academically. Sycolin Creek is an excellent place for children to develop.
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