Washington Mill Elementary

Summary:

Washington Mill Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 551 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Mill Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 28.13% African American, 38.84% Hispanic, and 7.8% Asian students - significantly higher percentages of minority students compared to nearby schools like Stratford Landing Elementary and Waynewood Elementary. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and lower-than-average performance on state assessments. This is likely due in part to the high percentage of students (66.06%) from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which is much higher than the nearby schools.

Despite its challenges, Washington Mill Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, suggesting that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to support its diverse student population and improve academic outcomes. The school's declining performance over the years and significant achievement gaps between racial/ethnic groups are concerning and warrant further investigation to identify the root causes and implement effective strategies to help all students succeed.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 9100 Cherrytree Dr
       Alexandria, VA  22309


(703) 619-2500

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
870th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,776 Help


Students who attend Washington Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whitman Middle
High:    Mount Vernon High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.8%
African American:
28.1%
White:
21.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Mill Elementary ranks worse than 78.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 102nd among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Washington Mill Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Mill Elementary is $12,776, which is the 33rd highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Mill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Mill Elementary 870th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Washington Mill Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Mill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 28.82 882nd 1062 16.9%
2006 42.72 720th 1071 32.8%
2007 32.14 881st 1083 18.7%
2008 31.04 883rd 1081 18.3%
2009 19.10 1010th 1082 6.7%
2010 34.80 904th 1113 18.8%
2011 53.24 573rd 1117 48.7%
2012 39.79 789th 1117 29.4%
2013 21.03 989th 1120 11.7%
2014 25.89 940th 1110 15.3%
2015 35.70 815th 1100 25.9%
2016 43.04 727th 1096 33.7%
2017 30.06 884th 1099 19.6%
2018 25.62 920th 1097 16.1%
2019 23.05 953rd 1105 13.8%
2021 21.78 887th 1103 19.6%
2022 18.41 948th 1109 14.5%
2023 25.84 880th 1114 21.0%
2024 27.58 870th 1114 21.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.15 210th 300 30.0%
2024 53.50 135th 306 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.08 819th 1036 20.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.16 803rd 1100 27.0%
2024 29.43 841st 1098 23.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.83 942nd 1093 13.8%
2024 28.00 858th 1101 22.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.08 382nd 579 34.0%
2024 43.77 374th 588 36.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.12 455th 564 19.3%
2024 35.30 424th 580 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.77 493rd 984 49.9%
2024 47.97 587th 979 40.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote Amazing school. Teachers are very committed and school leadership dedicated. Couldn’t ask for a more engaging school environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Washington Mill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 436 436
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 463 463
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 474 474
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 487 487
1993 267 125 30 39 4 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 225 118 34 41 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1995 216 137 35 50 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1996 216 137 35 50 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1997 233 138 34 44 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 231 150 23 45 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 228 189 22 57 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 228 161 25 74 2 n/a n/a -4 486
2001 225 152 26 85 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 188 157 42 103 1 n/a n/a 31 522
2003 188 157 42 103 1 n/a n/a 31 522
2004 156 161 48 115 1 n/a n/a 30 511
2005 166 147 44 119 1 n/a n/a 29 506
2006 172 151 50 122 0 n/a n/a 26 521
2007 165 139 53 121 0 n/a n/a 36 514
2008 164 148 54 131 0 n/a n/a 39 536
2009 160 162 59 138 0 n/a n/a 37 556
2010 170 174 58 141 1 n/a n/a 43 587
2011 154 162 60 181 0 2 26 0 585
2012 144 177 55 215 0 1 25 0 617
2013 140 191 54 240 1 0 30 0 656
2014 137 201 47 243 2 0 33 0 663
2015 130 184 55 249 2 0 28 0 648
2016 123 161 51 242 2 0 33 0 612
2017 126 141 44 256 2 0 26 0 595
2018 159 149 56 237 1 1 22 0 625
2019 161 138 57 227 1 1 22 0 607
2020 168 121 54 227 0 1 24 0 595
2021 129 132 55 219 1 1 15 0 552
2022 123 143 46 225 1 1 17 0 556
2023 119 155 43 214 0 0 20 0 551

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 21.8 20.0 n/a
1990 463 22.2 20.8 n/a
1991 474 21.1 22.4 n/a
1992 487 21.5 22.6 n/a
1993 465 29.8 15.6 n/a
1994 419 25.2 n/a 25.8
1995 439 n/a 0.0 24.6
1996 439 n/a 0.0 24.6
1997 450 n/a 0.0 22.7
1998 450 n/a 0.0 28
1999 497 34.0 14.6 37.2
2000 486 n/a 0.0 37.8
2001 489 32.5 15.0 33.7
2002 522 48.9 10.7 34.4
2003 522 48.9 10.7 34.4
2004 511 43.5 11.7 42.2
2005 506 39.0 13.0 38.4
2006 521 44.0 11.8 39.4
2007 514 50.0 10.3 44.4
2008 536 33.0 16.2 46.7
2009 556 36.5 15.2 47.2
2010 587 37.1 15.8 51.7
2011 585 41.2 14.1 53.7
2012 617 46.0 13.3 54.8
2013 656 46.9 13.9 56.3
2014 663 48.0 13.8 56.1
2015 648 47.0 13.7 55.2
2016 612 48.0 12.7 49.2
2017 595 38.0 15.6 48.2
2018 625 47.5 13.1 50.7
2019 607 44.5 13.6 51.4
2020 595 47.0 12.6 53.9
2021 552 45.8 12.0 n/a
2022 556 43.8 12.6 57.7
2023 551 42.5 12.9 66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 21.8 20.0 n/a
1990 463 22.2 20.8 n/a
1991 474 21.1 22.4 n/a
1992 487 21.5 22.6 n/a
1993 465 29.8 15.6 n/a
1994 419 25.2 n/a 25.8
1995 439 n/a 0.0 24.6
1996 439 n/a 0.0 24.6
1997 450 n/a 0.0 22.7
1998 450 n/a 0.0 28
1999 497 34.0 14.6 37.2
2000 486 n/a 0.0 37.8
2001 489 32.5 15.0 33.7
2002 522 48.9 10.7 34.4
2003 522 48.9 10.7 34.4
2004 511 43.5 11.7 42.2
2005 506 39.0 13.0 38.4
2006 521 44.0 11.8 39.4
2007 514 50.0 10.3 44.4
2008 536 33.0 16.2 46.7
2009 556 36.5 15.2 47.2
2010 587 37.1 15.8 51.7
2011 585 41.2 14.1 53.7
2012 617 46.0 13.3 54.8
2013 656 46.9 13.9 56.3
2014 663 48.0 13.8 56.1
2015 648 47.0 13.7 55.2
2016 612 48.0 12.7 49.2
2017 595 38.0 15.6 48.2
2018 625 47.5 13.1 50.7
2019 607 44.5 13.6 51.4
2020 595 47.0 12.6 53.9
2021 552 45.8 12.0 n/a
2022 556 43.8 12.6 57.7
2023 551 42.5 12.9 66.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Mill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $683 (6.0%) $10,709 (94.0%) $11,392
2020 $603 (5.0%) $11,406 (95.0%) $12,009
2021 $687 (5.4%) $12,089 (94.6%) $12,776

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Mill Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 953rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 880th of 1114 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Mill Elementary)7260.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Washington Mill Elementary)5461.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Mill Elementary)7540
 35%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Washington Mill Elementary)6960
 9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Mill Elementary)6335.9
 27.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Washington Mill Elementary)6066.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Washington Mill Elementary)7057.9
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Mill Elementary)7840.4
 37.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Washington Mill Elementary)7765.2
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Mill Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students607551
 9.2%
African American138155
 12.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5743
 24.6%
Hispanic227214
 5.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White161119
 26.1%
Two or More Races2220
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%66.1%
 14.7%


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Students who attend Washington Mill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitman Middle
High : Mount Vernon High

Washington Mill Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Washington Mill Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 28% African American, 22% White, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Washington Mill Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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