Summary:
The city of Herndon, Virginia is home to 14 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district. The data reveals a diverse student population and a wide range of academic performance across the schools, with some standouts like Carson Middle School and Oak Hill Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in Virginia.
While the majority of Herndon's schools perform well, with high test scores and strong rankings, there are also some lower-performing institutions, such as Hutchison Elementary and Herndon Elementary, which struggle to meet state and district averages. This disparity in educational outcomes appears to be closely linked to the socioeconomic status of the student population, with schools serving a higher percentage of students from low-income families generally performing worse.
The data also highlights the success of the district's magnet school program, with both Carson Middle and Herndon Elementary ranking among the top schools in the area. However, the analysis also reveals a concerning trend of declining performance at Herndon High School, which has dropped from the top 25% of Virginia high schools to the bottom 25% in recent years, an issue that warrants further investigation.
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