Fox Mill Elementary

Summary:

Fox Mill Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Herndon, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 630. This high-performing 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.

Fox Mill Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments in Mathematics and English Reading across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 94.05% of 4th graders at Fox Mill were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 73.75% in Fairfax County and 71.16% statewide. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a mix of 60% White, 12.06% Asian, 9.68% Hispanic, and 15.4% two or more races. Despite this diversity, Fox Mill has been able to achieve high academic outcomes across different student subgroups.

Additionally, Fox Mill Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 10.48% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Coates Elementary (57.04%) and Hutchison Elementary (85.98%). The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14.4 over the past 3 school years, which is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools, such as McNair Upper Elementary (17.8) and Terraset Elementary (13.7).


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 2611 Viking Dr
       Herndon, VA  20171-2498


(703) 262-2700

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,400 Help


Students who attend Fox Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carson Middle
High:    South Lakes High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Two or more races:
15.4%
Asian:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fox Mill Elementary ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 26th 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 85.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fox Mill Elementary is $11,400. 75 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fox Mill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Mill Elementary 108th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Fox 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 Fox Mill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 86.19 41st 1062 96.1%
2006 87.41 24th 1071 97.8%
2007 83.46 72nd 1083 93.4%
2008 80.63 93rd 1081 91.4%
2009 80.58 96th 1082 91.1%
2010 82.26 63rd 1113 94.3%
2011 89.94 7th 1117 99.4%
2012 85.42 47th 1117 95.8%
2013 83.72 97th 1120 91.3%
2014 77.64 179th 1110 83.9%
2015 76.11 202nd 1100 81.6%
2016 73.29 253rd 1096 76.9%
2017 74.80 229th 1099 79.2%
2018 71.83 282nd 1097 74.3%
2019 81.04 147th 1105 86.7%
2021 82.45 174th 1103 84.2%
2022 80.08 207th 1109 81.3%
2023 81.98 176th 1114 84.2%
2024 85.59 108th 1114 90.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.04 34th 245 86.1%
2024 86.25 25th 247 89.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Fox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.32 211th 1100 80.8%
2024 84.03 118th 1098 89.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.28 67th 324 79.3%
2024 71.61 68th 355 80.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.56 152nd 1093 86.1%
2024 84.05 125th 1101 88.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.16 139th 230 39.6%
2024 59.74 112th 238 52.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.27 179th 984 81.8%
2024 74.67 202nd 979 79.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Fox 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 706 706
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 670 670
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 671 671
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 688 688
1993 617 26 54 18 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1994 606 26 49 19 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1995 539 28 54 11 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 539 28 54 11 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 533 29 45 12 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1998 491 24 40 9 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1999 545 24 53 14 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2000 581 20 57 13 1 n/a n/a -4 668
2001 538 25 59 15 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2002 466 21 74 18 0 n/a n/a 66 645
2003 466 21 74 18 0 n/a n/a 66 645
2004 445 20 76 20 0 n/a n/a 60 621
2005 464 18 107 17 0 n/a n/a 66 672
2006 491 17 137 29 0 n/a n/a 76 750
2007 454 15 133 30 0 n/a n/a 97 729
2008 438 12 128 29 1 n/a n/a 102 710
2009 415 14 129 28 0 n/a n/a 89 675
2010 412 6 125 23 0 n/a n/a 88 654
2011 403 4 106 31 0 0 98 0 642
2012 411 6 84 33 0 0 93 0 627
2013 391 4 85 45 0 0 93 0 618
2014 360 13 95 52 0 0 112 0 632
2015 350 14 104 48 0 0 127 0 643
2016 321 15 84 49 0 0 130 0 599
2017 333 13 85 46 0 0 129 0 606
2018 310 10 84 46 0 1 119 0 570
2019 319 12 65 42 0 1 116 0 555
2020 351 11 80 45 2 1 108 0 598
2021 321 11 71 44 1 1 95 0 544
2022 352 17 66 56 0 1 91 0 583
2023 378 16 76 61 1 1 97 0 630

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

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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 Fox Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 706 36.1 19.5 n/a
1990 670 36.8 18.2 n/a
1991 671 36.2 18.5 n/a
1992 688 36.9 18.6 n/a
1993 715 44.0 16.3 n/a
1994 700 42.1 n/a 1.1
1995 632 n/a 0.0 0.5
1996 632 n/a 0.0 0.5
1997 619 n/a 0.0 0.8
1998 565 n/a 0.0 1.2
1999 637 31.1 20.5 2.4
2000 668 n/a 0.0 1.6
2001 637 37.3 17.1 2.4
2002 645 46.5 13.9 2.9
2003 645 46.5 13.9 2.9
2004 621 41.8 14.9 2.5
2005 672 39.3 17.1 2.1
2006 750 47.0 16.0 4
2007 729 52.6 13.9 4.6
2008 710 37.5 18.9 4.3
2009 675 34.0 19.9 4.6
2010 654 28.5 22.9 4.6
2011 642 30.4 21.1 3.7
2012 627 38.9 16.1 4.8
2013 618 38.5 16.0 3.2
2014 632 37.0 17.0 3.6
2015 643 37.0 17.3 4.4
2016 599 41.0 14.6 5
2017 606 33.5 18.0 6.1
2018 570 39.7 14.3 6
2019 555 42.7 12.9 5
2020 598 41.2 14.5 6.7
2021 544 41.8 12.9 n/a
2022 583 41.1 14.1 6.9
2023 630 43.7 14.4 10.5

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 Fox Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 706 36.1 19.5 n/a
1990 670 36.8 18.2 n/a
1991 671 36.2 18.5 n/a
1992 688 36.9 18.6 n/a
1993 715 44.0 16.3 n/a
1994 700 42.1 n/a 1.1
1995 632 n/a 0.0 0.5
1996 632 n/a 0.0 0.5
1997 619 n/a 0.0 0.8
1998 565 n/a 0.0 1.2
1999 637 31.1 20.5 2.4
2000 668 n/a 0.0 1.6
2001 637 37.3 17.1 2.4
2002 645 46.5 13.9 2.9
2003 645 46.5 13.9 2.9
2004 621 41.8 14.9 2.5
2005 672 39.3 17.1 2.1
2006 750 47.0 16.0 4
2007 729 52.6 13.9 4.6
2008 710 37.5 18.9 4.3
2009 675 34.0 19.9 4.6
2010 654 28.5 22.9 4.6
2011 642 30.4 21.1 3.7
2012 627 38.9 16.1 4.8
2013 618 38.5 16.0 3.2
2014 632 37.0 17.0 3.6
2015 643 37.0 17.3 4.4
2016 599 41.0 14.6 5
2017 606 33.5 18.0 6.1
2018 570 39.7 14.3 6
2019 555 42.7 12.9 5
2020 598 41.2 14.5 6.7
2021 544 41.8 12.9 n/a
2022 583 41.1 14.1 6.9
2023 630 43.7 14.4 10.5

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 Fox Mill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $252 (2.3%) $10,900 (97.7%) $11,152
2020 $223 (2.1%) $10,373 (97.9%) $10,596
2021 $290 (2.5%) $11,110 (97.5%) $11,400

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox Mill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 176th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fox Mill Elementary)9694.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Fox Mill Elementary)8489.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fox Mill Elementary)9394
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Fox Mill Elementary)8191.6
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fox Mill Elementary)9063.8
 26.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Fox Mill Elementary)9574
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Fox Mill Elementary)8677.6
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fox Mill Elementary)10080
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Fox Mill Elementary)10087.8
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fox 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 Students555630
 13.5%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian6576
 16.9%
Hispanic4261
 45.2%
Pacific Islander11
White319378
 18.5%
Two or More Races11697
 16.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5%10.5%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Mill Elementary

Yes. Fox Mill Elementary ranks in the top 9.7% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Fox Mill Elementary are 60% White, 15% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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

Middle : Carson Middle
High : South Lakes High

In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Fox 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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