Is Mason Crest Elementary a good school?

Mason Crest Elementary ranks 821 st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Mason Crest Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 719 students attended Mason Crest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mason Crest Elementary?

Students at Mason Crest Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 24% White, 17% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Mason Crest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mason Crest Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Poe Middle High : Falls Church High

Mason Crest Elementary

Summary:

Mason Crest Elementary is a public elementary school in Annandale, Virginia, serving 663 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Mason Crest Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic student population (46.61%) and a sizable Asian student population (17.5%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 66.3% in 2023-2024, compared to 71.31% for Fairfax County and 70.11% for Virginia. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking of 821 out of 1,114 schools in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, Mason Crest Elementary generally underperforms. For example, Belvedere Elementary, located just 1.5 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with 3rd grade math proficiency rates of 76.79% in 2023-2024, compared to 66.3% at Mason Crest. Additionally, the school faces significant performance gaps between different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well, ranking in the top 5% of Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023, while Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 50% or lower.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3705 Crest Dr
Annandale, VA 22003

(571) 226-2600

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
821^st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,329

Students who attend Mason Crest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Poe Middle
High:	Falls Church High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 719

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.8%

White:

23.5%

Asian:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mason Crest Elementary ranks worse than 73.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 98^th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.17. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Mason Crest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.8%), White (23.5%), Asian (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason Crest Elementary is 12.8, which is the 34^th best among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Mason Crest Elementary employs 55.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason Crest Elementary is $12,329, which is the 48^th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason Crest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Crest Elementary 821^st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Mason Crest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Mason Crest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2015	62.54	427^th	1100	61.2%
2016	53.68	563^rd	1096	48.6%
2017	51.35	599^th	1099	45.5%
2018	49.40	634^th	1097	42.2%
2019	44.28	697^th	1105	36.9%
2021	33.72	774^th	1103	29.8%
2022	45.88	657^th	1109	40.8%
2023	36.10	774^th	1114	30.5%
2024	31.17	821^st	1114	26.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.94	162^nd	300	46.0%
2024	37.29	194^th	306	36.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.19	849^th	1036	18.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.24	802^nd	1100	27.1%
2024	18.54	948^th	1098	13.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.39	280^th	324	13.6%
2024	27.34	304^th	355	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.49	734^th	1093	32.8%
2024	44.48	678^th	1101	38.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.37	168^th	230	27.0%
2024	36.14	175^th	238	26.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.59	434^th	564	23.0%
2024	18.34	505^th	580	12.9%

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Rank History for White students at Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.85	296^th	984	69.9%
2024	85.13	53^rd	979	94.6%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, June 4, 2018

This is an excellent school with fantastic teachers and a great community of parents and children. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 9, 2016

Mason Crest is an amazing school! The teachers and staff are ALL wonderful. They work with your individual child's needs, challenging them when they are ready for more advanced material and supporting them when they need extra guidance.
The system that they have to teach children as individuals rather than just as test takers is truly unique. I feel blessed that my boys have had the opportunity to attend this school and benefit from its individualized approach to education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mason Crest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	107	38	104	191	0	1	18	459
2014	138	45	132	231	0	1	22	569
2015	145	47	136	247	0	0	30	605
2016	136	48	138	265	1	0	22	610
2017	148	43	139	266	2	0	26	624
2018	151	40	130	272	0	0	29	622
2019	148	31	123	253	1	0	25	581
2020	161	30	119	263	0	0	28	601
2021	159	32	119	239	1	0	22	572
2022	154	31	114	286	3	0	26	614
2023	170	40	116	309	2	0	26	663
2024	169	38	121	358	3	0	30	719

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 Mason Crest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	459	39.0	11.7	46.8
2014	569	44.8	12.7	46
2015	605	50.0	12.1	46.3
2016	610	50.0	12.2	50.7
2017	624	39.5	15.7	45.5
2018	622	47.2	13.1	46.1
2019	581	50.2	11.5	46.5
2020	601	47.2	12.7	48.4
2021	572	45.9	12.4	n/a
2022	614	48.3	12.6	47.4
2023	663	53.2	12.4	50.7
2024	719	55.7	12.8	49.7

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 Mason Crest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	459	39.0	11.7	46.8
2014	569	44.8	12.7	46
2015	605	50.0	12.1	46.3
2016	610	50.0	12.2	50.7
2017	624	39.5	15.7	45.5
2018	622	47.2	13.1	46.1
2019	581	50.2	11.5	46.5
2020	601	47.2	12.7	48.4
2021	572	45.9	12.4	n/a
2022	614	48.3	12.6	47.4
2023	663	53.2	12.4	50.7
2024	719	55.7	12.8	49.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason Crest Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$581 (4.8%)	$11,454 (95.2%)	$12,035
2020	$468 (4.0%)	$11,153 (96.0%)	$11,622
2021	$309 (2.5%)	$12,020 (97.5%)	$12,329

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason Crest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 697^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 774^th of 1114 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason Crest Elementary)	86	62.1	23.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	85	71.3	13.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Mason Crest Elementary)	73	51.5	21.5%
3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)	72	69.6	2.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason Crest Elementary)	81	61.8	19.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	86	73.8	12.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Mason Crest Elementary)	72	62.8	9.2%
4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)	77	76.3	0.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason Crest Elementary)	81	69	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	77	63	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Mason Crest Elementary)	76	66.3	9.7%
5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)	81	70.7	10.3%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Mason Crest Elementary)	67	66.2	0.8%
5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)	80	75.6	4.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mason Crest Elementary)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)	87	75	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57	21%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	581	663	14.1%
African American	31	40	29%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	123	116	5.7%
Hispanic	253	309	22.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	148	170	14.9%
Two or More Races	25	26	4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.5%	50.7%	4.2%

Schools Near Mason Crest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mason Crest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3705 Crest Dr	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 226-2600	719	56	12.8	49.7%	169 (23.5%)	38 (5.3%)	358 (49.8%)	121 (16.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.2%)	31.2	821^st of 1114 public elementary schools	26.3%		36.1	774^th of 1114 public elementary schools	30.5%	47	66.3	62.1	52.4		58.1	55.1	60.4	70.7		$12,329	$309	$12,020
Beech Tree Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Beechtree Ln	Falls Church	22042	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 531-2600	417	30	13.7	64.5%	100 (24.0%)	19 (4.6%)	241 (57.8%)	46 (11.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	26.5	881^st of 1114 public elementary schools	20.9%		37.2	753^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	32.4%	128	71.7	53.6	45.8		49.3	68.9	61.5	59.7		$13,911	$897	$13,014
Woodburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3401 Hemlock Dr	Falls Church	22042	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 641-8200	486	37	13.2	60.3%	105 (21.6%)	20 (4.1%)	297 (61.1%)	43 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	8	1048^th of 1114 public elementary schools	5.9%		11.9	1004^th of 1114 public elementary schools	9.9%	44	36.9	57.4	25.5	34.0	39.2	39.2	52.9	57.6	47.8	$13,924	$843	$13,080
Annandale Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7604 Herald St	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 658-5600	668	53	12.5	87.4%	76 (11.4%)	99 (14.8%)	373 (55.8%)	99 (14.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (2.2%)	11.7	1008^th of 1114 public elementary schools	9.5%		12.8	998^th of 1114 public elementary schools	10.4%	10	48.9	47.0	34.3		52.6	45.4	51.6	59.3		$12,588	$843	$11,744
Columbia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Alpine Dr	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 916-2500	378	30	12.5	47.1%	130 (34.4%)	45 (11.9%)	132 (34.9%)	53 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	62	465^th of 1114 public elementary schools	58.3%		72.2	309^th of 1114 public elementary schools	72.3%	156	75.4	76.8	77.3		67.2	74.6	74.6	76.9		$11,986	$344	$11,642
Belvedere Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6540 Columbia Pike	Falls Church	22041	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 916-6800	628	47	13.4	47.9%	184 (29.3%)	68 (10.8%)	257 (40.9%)	77 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.7%)	69.8	360^th of 1114 public elementary schools	67.7%		62.3	444^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.1%	84	76.8	88.3	32.7		71.6	73.6	87.4	84.3		$13,124	$681	$12,442
Westlawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3200 Westley Rd	Falls Church	22042	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 241-5100	739	51	14.3	70.6%	99 (13.4%)	20 (2.7%)	524 (70.9%)	81 (11.0%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	5.7	1073^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	3.7%		13.9	989^th of 1114 public elementary schools	11.2%	84	35.1	42.6	24.6	51.3	33.0	29.5	41.8	45.1	51.0	$11,258	$710	$10,549
Camelot Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8100 Guinevere Dr	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 645-7000	609	49	12.3	39.9%	222 (36.5%)	60 (9.9%)	161 (26.4%)	128 (21.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.7%)	50.9	602^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	46.0%		48	632^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	43.3%	30	82.4	79.8	56.4	73.7	63.2	65.3	74.7	57.5	68.5	$10,832	$245	$10,587
Graham Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2831 Graham Rd	Falls Church	22042	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(571) 226-2700	408	34	12.1	87.0%	23 (5.6%)	19 (4.7%)	341 (83.6%)	15 (3.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	4.8	1083^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	2.8%		20.1	938^th of 1114 public elementary schools	15.8%	145	48.8	34.0	39.6	42.5	32.1	23.1	26.1	38.2	51.4	$13,447	$1,074	$12,373
Braddock Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7825 Heritage Dr	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 914-7300	920	61	15.1	78.0%	61 (6.6%)	25 (2.7%)	751 (81.6%)	78 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	4.6	1084^th of 1114 public elementary schools	2.7%		4.4	1083^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	2.8%	1	35.3	53.7	18.4		38.6	30.2	46.6	37.1		$12,954	$1,009	$11,945

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