Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Mason 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
George Mason 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 George Mason Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend George Mason Elementary School?
320 students attend George Mason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of George Mason Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Mason Elementary School?
George Mason Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Mason Elementary School offer ?
George Mason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Mason Elementary School part of?
I've been at GM for 6 years and have been very impressed with the quality of the teachers, the warmth of the community and the involvement of parents. I feel very lucky to have stumbled on this neighborhood.
- Posted by Parent - Momof3
25/1/2012
The Kindergarten teacher lost my child, releasing him to the wrong family. This school is unsafe and does not care about students as individuals.
- Posted by Parent - Turtl
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