Mary G. Porter Traditional

Summary:

Mary G. Porter Traditional is an exceptional 1st-8th grade public magnet school in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving a diverse student population of over 800 students. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance and support for traditionally underserved student groups.

Mary G. Porter Traditional's students excel on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school particularly stands out for its exceptional support of African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students, ranking among the top schools in Virginia for these subgroups. This success is likely driven by the school's lower student-teacher ratio, higher per-student spending, and specialized magnet school curriculum.

When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools district, Mary G. Porter Traditional significantly outperforms its peers on state assessments. This highlights the school's exceptional educational program and the impact of its magnet school status. With its consistent 5-star ratings and exceptional support for diverse learners, Mary G. Porter Traditional is a standout educational institution within the region and the state of Virginia.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 1-8

 15311 Forest Grove Drive
       Woodbridge, VA  22191


(703) 580-6501

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,276 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  675

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.1%
Asian:
20.9%
White:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.7% Help


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Compare Details Mary G. Porter Traditional ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mary G. Porter Traditional ranks better than 99.5% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.78. (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 Student population at Mary G. Porter Traditional is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.1%), Asian (20.9%), White (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary G. Porter Traditional is 16.4. 39 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary G. Porter Traditional is $7,276. 60 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary G. Porter Traditional:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary G. Porter Traditional 7th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Mary G. Porter Traditional in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mary G. Porter Traditional 2nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Mary G. Porter Traditional in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary G. Porter Traditional

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 83.39 46th 1113 95.9%
2011 89.19 8th 1117 99.3%
2012 86.70 39th 1117 96.5%
2013 86.90 63rd 1120 94.4%
2014 89.71 34th 1110 96.9%
2015 89.80 22nd 1100 98.0%
2016 85.31 68th 1096 93.8%
2017 86.03 73rd 1099 93.4%
2018 88.28 46th 1097 95.8%
2019 87.51 48th 1105 95.7%
2021 89.63 78th 1103 92.9%
2022 92.07 26th 1109 97.7%
2023 93.39 16th 1114 98.6%
2024 93.96 7th 1114 99.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.84 46th 300 84.7%
2024 94.67 4th 306 98.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.90 4th 1036 99.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.33 16th 1100 98.5%
2024 92.27 15th 1098 98.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.71 17th 1093 98.4%
2024 93.65 8th 1101 99.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.52 39th 230 83.0%
2024 77.70 31st 238 87.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.11 2nd 579 99.7%
2024 98.16 2nd 588 99.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.39 2nd 564 99.6%
2024 95.80 8th 580 98.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.99 13th 984 98.7%
2024 88.11 20th 979 98.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mary G. Porter Traditional

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 84.37 10th 408 97.5%
2011 88.61 3rd 413 99.3%
2012 86.35 6th 413 98.5%
2013 89.50 8th 416 98.1%
2014 93.08 2nd 416 99.5%
2015 91.99 2nd 412 99.5%
2016 90.31 4th 409 99.0%
2017 91.80 4th 415 99.0%
2018 90.53 4th 413 99.0%
2019 92.35 2nd 424 99.5%
2021 94.04 3rd 419 99.3%
2022 93.15 2nd 415 99.5%
2023 94.95 2nd 422 99.5%
2024 93.78 2nd 417 99.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.08 3rd 402 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.16 1st 411 99.8%
2024 93.49 3rd 407 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.07 3rd 409 99.3%
2024 93.75 4th 407 99.0%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.45 2nd 132 98.5%
2024 87.46 1st 128 99.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.70 2nd 298 99.3%
2024 95.88 2nd 299 99.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.12 1st 275 99.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mary G. Porter Traditional

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.42 3rd 402 99.3%
2024 91.49 4th 396 99.0%
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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 student
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Open Quote Although the press and websites make it out to be this perfect school, it is not! The teachers are wonderful and truly care. The administration staff... not so much. There is too much of a dictatorship and way too much pressure put on the students. Opinions are not heard and often forgoten about. My advice, do some research and talk to the MIDDLE SCHOOL students because they see and hear it all. The elementary school part is great but once you get to the middle school level, everyone sees the administrations true colors... Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Open Quote I dont like the way they favor children and give certain things to them and not others Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, September 24, 2011

Open Quote I have been at this school for some time now, I and I can personally assure you all that my time at Porter has been an unforgettable one, for all the right reasons. I have served in the Student government, as Secretary, and Class President 3 times, and have been given the opportunity to collect invaluable feedback from the students via the positions and conclude that they agree 100% with me. From a parent standpoint, the view of a school and it's true internal affairs and functions tend to get skewed and clouded. I do know that among parents, the Principal is not the most popular of people, but why is this? I would rather be here than any other school in the county. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mary G. Porter Traditional

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 276 198 58 52 0 n/a n/a 54 638
2009 281 195 67 54 0 n/a n/a 61 658
2010 284 180 75 59 1 n/a n/a 52 651
2011 260 161 88 85 3 0 62 0 659
2012 253 173 98 84 2 0 53 0 663
2013 251 192 101 89 3 0 50 0 686
2014 241 199 116 86 3 0 29 0 674
2015 236 198 122 94 3 0 30 0 683
2016 220 211 122 101 3 0 28 0 685
2017 201 241 126 88 2 0 26 0 684
2018 179 253 138 84 2 0 27 0 683
2019 148 272 146 89 2 1 23 0 681
2020 142 275 152 83 3 1 29 0 685
2021 131 294 154 73 2 1 26 0 681
2022 110 304 150 71 1 1 32 0 669
2023 109 312 140 72 0 1 38 0 672
2024 98 318 141 69 0 1 48 0 675

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 Mary G. Porter Traditional

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 638 31.4 20.3 n/a
2009 658 32.2 20.4 0
2010 651 29.2 22.2 18.4
2011 659 32.4 20.3 17.6
2012 663 34.4 19.2 16.6
2013 686 36.9 18.5 16.3
2014 674 38.2 17.6 18.5
2015 683 40.0 17.0 20.2
2016 685 39.0 17.5 19.9
2017 684 38.7 17.6 18.7
2018 683 38.7 17.6 26.1
2019 681 38.7 17.5 26.6
2020 685 39.0 17.5 24.8
2021 681 37.3 18.2 n/a
2022 669 39.4 16.9 25.4
2023 672 40.7 16.4 29.9
2024 675 40.9 16.4 34.7

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 Mary G. Porter Traditional

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 638 31.4 20.3 n/a
2009 658 32.2 20.4 0
2010 651 29.2 22.2 18.4
2011 659 32.4 20.3 17.6
2012 663 34.4 19.2 16.6
2013 686 36.9 18.5 16.3
2014 674 38.2 17.6 18.5
2015 683 40.0 17.0 20.2
2016 685 39.0 17.5 19.9
2017 684 38.7 17.6 18.7
2018 683 38.7 17.6 26.1
2019 681 38.7 17.5 26.6
2020 685 39.0 17.5 24.8
2021 681 37.3 18.2 n/a
2022 669 39.4 16.9 25.4
2023 672 40.7 16.4 29.9
2024 675 40.9 16.4 34.7

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 Mary G. Porter Traditional

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,144 (100.0%) $7,144
2020 $59 (0.9%) $6,518 (99.1%) $6,578
2021 $189 (2.6%) $7,087 (97.4%) $7,276

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary G. Porter Traditional

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 48th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 16th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.9%
Ranks 2nd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 422 Middle schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9385.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Mary G. Porter Traditional)8891.6
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9892.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9595.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7877.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9298.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9797.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9196.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8076.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9598.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)7762.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9798.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7870.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9994.1
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8070.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9294
 2%
   8th Grade Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)7361.1
 12%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9889
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8161
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7757
 20%
8th Grade Science (Mary G. Porter Traditional)9498.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8062.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Mary G. Porter Traditional)96100
 4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7671
 5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Mary G. Porter Traditional)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mary G. Porter Traditional)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Prince William County Public Schools)8576
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students681672
 1.3%
African American272312
 14.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian146140
 4.1%
Hispanic8972
 19.1%
Pacific Islander11
White148109
 26.4%
Two or More Races2338
 65.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%29.9%
 3.3%


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Yes! Mary G. Porter Traditional is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 675 students attended Mary G. Porter Traditional.

Students at Mary G. Porter Traditional are 47% African American, 21% Asian, 15% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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