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Alexandria City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 16,040 students in Alexandria City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Alexandria City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
16,040 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
1,024 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Alexandria City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
59%
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,050 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
6,050 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
19%
# Black Students
4,066 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
25%
22%
# White Students
4,222 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
26%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
47 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
586 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
564
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
1,330
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,417
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,250
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,271
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,277
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,162
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,100
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,062
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,076
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,229
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,289
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
886
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,127
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,673 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,187 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$332 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$324 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,673
$15,473
Spending / Student
$20,187
$15,228
Best Alexandria City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyles-crouch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
530 S St Asaph St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4430
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,369 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
George Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 706-4470
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Alexandria City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3330 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 4,531 students
Rank: #66.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Janneys Ln
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 461-4190
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #77.
Charles Barrett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #88.
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Ferdinand Day Dr
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 933-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #99.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 978 students
Rank: #1010.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Rayburn Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 880 students
Rank: #1212.
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,473 students
Rank: #1313.
James K. Polk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1515.
Cora Kelly School For Math Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1616.
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 619-8125
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1717.
William Ramsay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Sanger Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
5651 Rayburn Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 824-6970
Grades: PK
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Health Science Academy At T.c. Williams High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3330 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 619-8020
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 619-8020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexandria City School District?
Alexandria City School District manages 19 public schools serving 16,040 students.
What is the rank of Alexandria City School District?
Alexandria City School District is ranked #108 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria City School District?
38% of Alexandria City School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexandria City School District?
Alexandria City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Alexandria City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,187 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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