Serving 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences 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 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences's student population of 731 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences 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 Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is 0.69, 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
#346 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is ranked #346 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences?
731 students attend Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences?
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences offer ?
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences part of?
Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 5/30/2015I'm a student at hunters woods. I have been there for
4 years and all my teachers have been awsome5 6/20/2012HWES is a school for the Arts and Sciences. It is a blend of a Magnet school and Advanced Placement school along with regular courses, therefore, you have dance, orchestra, and art being taught along with English, Math and Social Studies. The students are truly well rounded while they are being taught here. There are also plenty of other after school clubs and activities to choose from. My daughter (4th grade, AP) loves the school, as her teacher is wonderful, and the staff is fantastic.Review Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I'm a student at hunters woods. I have been there for
4 years and all my teachers have been awsome
HWES is a school for the Arts and Sciences. It is a blend of a Magnet school and Advanced Placement school along with regular courses, therefore, you have dance, orchestra, and art being taught along with English, Math and Social Studies. The students are truly well rounded while they are being taught here. There are also plenty of other after school clubs and activities to choose from. My daughter (4th grade, AP) loves the school, as her teacher is wonderful, and the staff is fantastic.
Review Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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