Summary:
Swans Creek Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Dumfries, Virginia, serving 615 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.
Swans Creek Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (42.28%) and Hispanic (25.37%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 69.52%, compared to 76.27% for the district and 70.11% for the state. Additionally, Swans Creek Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 458 out of 1,105 Virginia elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 625 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Interestingly, Swans Creek Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school's African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% and top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024, the school's Asian and Hispanic students perform below average, ranking in the bottom 25% and bottom 40% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively, in the same year. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as John F. Pattie Senior Elementary, Swans Creek Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower SOL test scores and lower statewide rankings. Additionally, Swans Creek Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 67.64% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Prince William County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
625th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,301
Students who attend Swans Creek Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.0
Number of students: 615
Racial breakdown:
African American:
42.3%
Hispanic:
25.4%
Asian:
14.0%
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White:
11.5%
Two or more races:
6.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%
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