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Woodley Hills Elementary School

8718 Old Mt Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
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Serving 520 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Woodley Hills Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

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 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1683 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
20-24%
54%
(20-21)
35-39%
69%
(20-21)
20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
62%
19%
Black
16%
22%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
520 students attend Woodley Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Woodley Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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