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Wilderness Elementary School

11600 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilderness Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wilderness Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wilderness Elementary School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wilderness 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 Wilderness Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#926 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilderness Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
58%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
66%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilderness Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wilderness Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilderness Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilderness Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilderness Elementary School's ranking?
Wilderness Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Wilderness Elementary School often compared to?
Wilderness Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chancellor Elementary School, Smith Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Wilderness Elementary School?
656 students attend Wilderness Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wilderness Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilderness Elementary School?
Wilderness Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilderness Elementary School offer ?
Wilderness Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilderness Elementary School part of?
Wilderness Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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