Summary:
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving 420 students in grades K-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance for minority and low-income students, and relatively high per-student spending.
Despite having a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (51.43%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 14.62% to 40.78%, A. Henderson Elementary, Sonnie Penn Elementary, and others, Sharon C. McAuliffe has shown impressive academic results for its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students, outperforming state and district averages. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.01% to 64.76%, indicates it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, yet it is effectively addressing these needs.
While Sharon C. McAuliffe's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between 399 and 673 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools over the past 10 years, it generally performs on par with or better than the nearby schools in the Prince William County Public Schools district, particularly in mathematics and reading proficiency. This suggests the school is providing a quality education to its diverse student population, and the higher per-student spending of $10,673 in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the surrounding schools' range of $7,033 to $12,315, may be a contributing factor.
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