Serving 820 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waples Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 820 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Waples Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waples Mill Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Waples Mill Elementary School is ranked #480 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Waples Mill Elementary School?
820 students attend Waples Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Waples Mill Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waples Mill Elementary School?
Waples Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waples Mill Elementary School offer ?
Waples Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waples Mill Elementary School part of?
WMES is a great school and I will always remember that school, for its great teachers (most of the time) and great staff. Thanks WMES!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - not specifying
52/21/2019
Waples Mill Elementary school is a great school regarding teachers the students can be questionable at points .but i had a great experience at waples mill elementary school it was hard to say good bye after 7 years at WMES.overall its a great school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Willa Johnson
22/26/2018
My child likes Waples Mill very much. We had some issues with classmate but has been resolved well by school. Mrs. Jacobs is very experienced and has a good overview on students abilities. Homework is given daily and weekly overview of content is very helpful. School office is always helpful. My child likes it very much to go to school. Thank you Mrs. Jacobs.
- Posted by Parent - Angel's mom
22/26/2018
I had a miserable experience here especially 5th and 6th grade. A lot of the teachers here have no idea what they are doing and it really impacted me in middle and high school when teachers had to catch us up because of our lack of knowledge especially in the subjects of reading and writing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kevin
25/10/2010
The school is great, but the teachers are racist. I had a bad experiece in K, but 1st Grade was the same. So I am guessing that racism exists in the school.
Asians and Indians be prepared!!!!
- Posted by Parent - donot
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 820 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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