Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Woodley Hills Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority 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-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodley Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodley Hills Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodley Hills Elementary 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 Woodley Hills Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1683 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
64%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodley Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Woodley Hills Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Woodley Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Woodley Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Washington Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Woodley Hills Elementary School?
486 students attend Woodley Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Woodley Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodley Hills Elementary School?
Woodley Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodley Hills Elementary School offer ?
Woodley Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodley Hills Elementary School part of?
Woodley Hills Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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