Weems Elementary

Summary:

Weems Elementary is a public elementary school in Manassas, Virginia, serving 566 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Manassas City Public Schools district, which is ranked 122 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weems Elementary stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population, ranging from 73.68% to 75.75% over the past three school years, compared to the more diverse racial mix at nearby schools like Jennie Dean Elementary and Baldwin Elementary. Academically, Weems Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores for Mathematics and English Reading across grades 3 and 4. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Weems Elementary's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate was 33.63%, compared to the Manassas City Public Schools average of 45.77% and the Virginia state average of 70.11%. The school's statewide ranking has also seen a steady decline, dropping from 263 out of 1099 Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 979 out of 1114 in 2023-2024, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent years.

Weems Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.8% to 98.5% over the past three school years, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This likely contributes to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that economic disadvantage can be a significant barrier to student achievement. Addressing the needs of this population, both academically and socioeconomically, should be a priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 8750 Weems Rd
       Manassas, VA  20110-4999


(571) 377-6500

District: Manassas City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
979th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,485 Help


Students who attend Weems Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Grace E. Metz Middle
    Mayfield Intermediate
High:    Osbourn High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  566

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.4%
White:
10.6%
African American:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Weems Elementary ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Manassas City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.1. (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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Compare Details Weems Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Manassas City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weems Elementary is $12,485, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Manassas City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weems Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Weems Elementary 979th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Weems Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Manassas City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Manassas City Public Schools 122nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weems Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Weems Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.45 710th 1062 33.1%
2006 61.54 414th 1071 61.3%
2007 6.58 1073rd 1083 0.9%
2008 22.15 977th 1081 9.6%
2009 34.92 861st 1082 20.4%
2010 25.40 988th 1113 11.2%
2011 52.52 593rd 1117 46.9%
2012 59.80 451st 1117 59.6%
2013 70.43 296th 1120 73.6%
2014 69.29 310th 1110 72.1%
2015 50.13 634th 1100 42.4%
2016 67.59 341st 1096 68.9%
2017 72.82 263rd 1099 76.1%
2018 56.99 527th 1097 52.0%
2019 25.43 929th 1105 15.9%
2021 9.61 1014th 1103 8.1%
2022 7.69 1047th 1109 5.6%
2023 9.27 1035th 1114 7.1%
2024 15.10 979th 1114 12.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Weems Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.91 233rd 300 22.3%
2024 27.64 234th 306 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weems Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.38 847th 1036 18.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Weems Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.87 1014th 1100 7.8%
2024 17.81 955th 1098 13.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Weems Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.74 962nd 1093 12.0%
2024 12.39 1008th 1101 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Weems Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.48 498th 564 11.7%
2024 22.58 481st 580 17.1%
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Rank History for White students at Weems Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.46 952nd 984 3.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Open Quote Being related to one of the teachers at this school, and having been a student at Weems in the past, I can say that this is easily the worst school in the city. With incompetent administrators and a complete lack of concern for teaching students what they need to know in order to pass state tests, I can say that my children will never go to Weems Elementary school as long as they are in school. Another problem with this school is that, although a vast majority of the students cannot read at grade level, the administrators still feel the need to try to label every child as "gifted" and put them into special programs, rather than try to teach them how to do the basics, like learning to read. Overall, think long and hard about your child's future before sending him or her to Weems. Without recieving a basic elementary school foundation, this could mean no college education, or future job. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 26, 2009

Open Quote MY DAUGHTER STARTED GOING THERE THIS YEAR, AND SHE AND I LOVE THE SCHOOL AND TEACHERS. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Weems 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 672 672
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 711 711
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 713 713
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 730 730
1993 629 59 25 16 3 n/a n/a 0 732
1994 589 81 47 22 3 n/a n/a 0 742
1995 583 101 44 32 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1996 583 101 44 32 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1997 558 111 45 44 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1998 569 117 45 68 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1999 569 110 41 70 1 n/a n/a 0 791
2000 506 88 47 81 0 n/a n/a -4 718
2001 401 93 44 105 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2002 336 79 31 176 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2003 336 79 31 176 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2004 295 91 29 211 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 284 76 29 285 2 n/a n/a 1 677
2006 239 87 31 335 4 n/a n/a 0 696
2007 158 62 24 314 3 n/a n/a 1 562
2008 158 64 19 335 3 n/a n/a 3 582
2009 149 78 19 311 3 n/a n/a 15 575
2010 138 81 16 341 5 n/a n/a 13 594
2011 109 81 20 370 3 0 26 0 609
2012 97 82 24 418 3 0 24 0 648
2013 101 83 24 452 5 0 28 0 693
2014 88 73 27 439 4 0 31 0 662
2015 104 68 26 500 5 0 35 0 738
2016 98 69 28 496 2 0 35 0 728
2017 86 54 17 473 2 0 34 0 666
2018 81 63 27 506 0 0 38 0 715
2019 78 52 23 464 0 0 32 0 649
2020 69 55 23 486 0 0 30 0 663
2021 62 48 23 445 0 0 26 0 604
2022 52 32 21 403 0 0 24 0 532
2023 60 41 16 427 0 0 22 0 566

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 Weems Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 672 36.8 18.2 n/a
1990 711 40.8 17.4 n/a
1991 713 38.9 18.3 n/a
1992 730 39.6 18.4 n/a
1993 732 40.2 18.2 n/a
1994 742 41.0 n/a 5.7
1995 762 n/a 0.0 7.7
1996 762 n/a 0.0 7.7
1997 758 n/a 0.0 8.4
1998 799 n/a 0.0 7.4
1999 791 51.0 15.5 15.3
2000 718 n/a 0.0 13.9
2001 643 39.0 16.5 19.3
2002 622 46.5 13.4 24.9
2003 622 46.5 13.4 24.9
2004 627 44.5 14.1 39.1
2005 677 43.5 15.6 37.6
2006 696 50.0 13.9 34.9
2007 562 37.0 15.2 33.2
2008 582 29.0 20.1 41.8
2009 575 35.0 16.4 45.7
2010 594 37.0 16.0 62.3
2011 609 38.0 16.0 64.2
2012 648 47.0 13.7 64.8
2013 693 49.0 14.1 68.1
2014 662 42.5 15.5 71.9
2015 738 48.0 15.3 66.4
2016 728 51.0 14.2 68.1
2017 666 47.0 14.1 73.4
2018 715 45.5 15.7 69.8
2019 649 41.3 15.7 72.9
2020 663 43.0 15.4 79
2021 604 44.0 13.7 n/a
2022 532 31.1 17.0 98.5
2023 566 37.0 15.2 75.8

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 Weems Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 672 36.8 18.2 n/a
1990 711 40.8 17.4 n/a
1991 713 38.9 18.3 n/a
1992 730 39.6 18.4 n/a
1993 732 40.2 18.2 n/a
1994 742 41.0 n/a 5.7
1995 762 n/a 0.0 7.7
1996 762 n/a 0.0 7.7
1997 758 n/a 0.0 8.4
1998 799 n/a 0.0 7.4
1999 791 51.0 15.5 15.3
2000 718 n/a 0.0 13.9
2001 643 39.0 16.5 19.3
2002 622 46.5 13.4 24.9
2003 622 46.5 13.4 24.9
2004 627 44.5 14.1 39.1
2005 677 43.5 15.6 37.6
2006 696 50.0 13.9 34.9
2007 562 37.0 15.2 33.2
2008 582 29.0 20.1 41.8
2009 575 35.0 16.4 45.7
2010 594 37.0 16.0 62.3
2011 609 38.0 16.0 64.2
2012 648 47.0 13.7 64.8
2013 693 49.0 14.1 68.1
2014 662 42.5 15.5 71.9
2015 738 48.0 15.3 66.4
2016 728 51.0 14.2 68.1
2017 666 47.0 14.1 73.4
2018 715 45.5 15.7 69.8
2019 649 41.3 15.7 72.9
2020 663 43.0 15.4 79
2021 604 44.0 13.7 n/a
2022 532 31.1 17.0 98.5
2023 566 37.0 15.2 75.8

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 Weems Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $606 (6.4%) $8,934 (93.6%) $9,541
2020 $726 (7.4%) $9,060 (92.6%) $9,786
2021 $1,580 (12.7%) $10,905 (87.3%) $12,485

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weems 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 929th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1035th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weems Elementary)7646.9
 29.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manassas City Public Schools)7052.1
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Weems Elementary)5346.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Manassas City Public Schools)5045
 5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weems Elementary)8242.5
 39.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manassas City Public Schools)7551.8
 23.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Weems Elementary)6147.6
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Manassas City Public Schools)6055.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students649566
 12.8%
African American5241
 21.2%
American Indian00
Asian2316
 30.4%
Hispanic464427
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White7860
 23.1%
Two or More Races3222
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.9%75.8%
 2.9%


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Students at Weems Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 11% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Weems Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Weems Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grace E. Metz Middle
Middle : Mayfield Intermediate
High : Osbourn High

In the 2022-23 school year, 566 students attended Weems 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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