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Waples Mill Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-6
81st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools
Better than 93% of Virginia elementary schools
Summary

Waples Mill Elementary is a public elementary school located in Oakton, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 820 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 45 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waples Mill Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking as high as 81 out of 1,110 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in SOL (Standards of Learning) tests compared to the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Waples Mill's 3rd-grade students achieved 89.22% proficiency in Mathematics, compared to 75.55% for Fairfax County and 72.89% for Virginia. Waples Mill Elementary also excels in supporting the academic success of various student subgroups, including female, male, and multi-racial students, who consistently rank among the top 10-15% of Virginia elementary schools in their respective categories.

When compared to the nearby elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Greenbriar West Elementary had the next highest 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate in 2024-2025 at 90.11%, while Greenbriar East Elementary and Eagle View Elementary had lower rankings for their disabled student populations. Waples Mill Elementary's consistent excellence and strong comparative metrics make it a standout within the Fairfax County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia.

750
Students ?
14.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,066
Per pupil spending ?
12.5%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 11509 Waples Mill Rd
       Oakton, VA  22124

(703) 390-7700

District: Fairfax County Public Schools


Students who attend Waples Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Franklin Middle
High:    Oakton High
Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
Asian:
23.9%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Virginia average (89% vs 70% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 7% of Virginia elementary schools
Among the top-ranked schools in Fairfax County Public Schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school89%
District avg74%
Virginia avg70%
81st of 1,110
Virginia public elementary schools ?
Top 7%▼ down 4 pts since 2015
From top 3% (2015) to top 7% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Virginia Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
21st of 137Elementary Schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools
45th of 129Fairfax County Public Schools among Virginia districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202587.781 of 111092.7%★★★★★
202483.7144 of 111487.1%★★★★☆
202372.1311 of 111472.1%★★★★☆
202279.6216 of 110980.5%★★★★☆
202172.3306 of 110372.3%★★★★☆
201979.0186 of 110583.2%★★★★☆
201873.4253 of 109776.9%★★★★☆
201777.7182 of 109983.4%★★★★☆
201683.988 of 109692.0%★★★★★
201587.436 of 110096.7%★★★★★
201485.882 of 111092.6%★★★★★
201377.4192 of 112082.9%★★★★☆
201273.6225 of 111779.9%★★★★☆
201177.8161 of 111785.6%★★★★☆
201075.9165 of 111385.2%★★★★☆
200981.090 of 108291.7%★★★★★
200883.554 of 108195.0%★★★★★
200786.239 of 108396.4%★★★★★
200681.889 of 107191.7%★★★★★
200582.3103 of 106290.3%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202562.8106 of 24957.4%★★★☆☆
202458.5115 of 23851.7%★★★☆☆
202345.7136 of 23040.9%★★☆☆☆

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202480.935 of 35590.1%★★★★★
202360.8128 of 32460.5%★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202463.6103 of 30666.3%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202586.785 of 109692.2%★★★★★
202482.6144 of 109886.9%★★★★☆
202371.5306 of 110072.2%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202455.2271 of 58053.3%★★★☆☆
202358.0256 of 56454.6%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202573.5206 of 104680.3%★★★★☆
202458.5437 of 103657.8%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202586.094 of 109391.4%★★★★★
202481.8158 of 110185.6%★★★★☆
202369.7316 of 109371.1%★★★★☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202373.759 of 24575.9%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankVirginia percentileRating
202579.0130 of 97386.6%★★★★☆
202475.2195 of 97980.1%★★★★☆
202360.0414 of 98457.9%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2025)92nd percentile~ school
Male (2025)91st percentile~ school
Disabled (2024)90th percentile+3 vs school
White (2025)87th percentile-6 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile-12 vs school
Multi-racial (2023)76th percentile+4 vs school
English Language Learner (2024)66th percentile-21 vs school
Asian (2025)57th percentile-35 vs school
Hispanic (2024)53rd percentile-34 vs school
By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?
English Reading91%+20 vs state
Mathematics88%+18 vs state
Science87%+18 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waples Mill Elementary

Yes. Waples Mill Elementary ranks in the top 7.3% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Waples Mill Elementary are 54% White, 24% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2024-25 school year, 750 students attended Waples Mill Elementary.

Students who attend Waples Mill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Franklin Middle
High : Oakton High


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