Best High Schools in West Springfield, VA

High schools
3
Students
8,737
Avg actual
84%
Avg projected
66%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in West Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Springfield High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2663 Students

2. Lake Braddock Secondary

B+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4377 Students

3. Lewis High

D

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Springfield, VA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,265
Avg actual
73%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in West Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Irving Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1163 Students

2. Kings Glen Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 422 Students

3. Key Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Springfield, VA

Elementary schools
12
Students
6,059
Avg actual
73%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in West Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Keene Mill Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 769 Students

2. West Springfield Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 568 Students

3. Hunt Valley Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 733 Students

4. Kings Park Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 645 Students

5. Cardinal Forest Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 632 Students

6. Rolling Valley Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students

7. Garfield Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 315 Students

8. Forestdale Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 563 Students

9. Crestwood Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 563 Students

10. Prince Of Peace Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Prince Of Peace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 131 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Springfield, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

West Springfield, VA has a total population of 27,485 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Springfield, VA

17,205

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

63%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Springfield, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Springfield, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Springfield, VA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,914 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Springfield, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in West Springfield, VA

How many schools are in West Springfield, VA?

West Springfield, VA has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 17,205 students in total.

How do schools in West Springfield perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in West Springfield score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in West Springfield meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Springfield?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 66%
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