Alexandria City Public Schools


Summary:

The Alexandria City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 17 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this diverse district vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standout performers like Lyles-Crouch Elementary, Douglas MacArthur Elementary, and George Mason Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Virginia. These high-performing schools have impressive proficiency rates in subjects like math, science, and reading, often outpacing their peers within the district.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district, with some schools struggling to meet proficiency standards. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for socioeconomic status, appears to be closely linked to academic performance, with the higher-poverty schools generally underperforming. Additionally, there is a wide range in per-student spending, from around $10,000 to over $22,000, with the higher-spending schools often demonstrating better academic outcomes.

Overall, the Alexandria City Public Schools district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to all students. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of the top-performing schools, such as strong leadership and effective teaching practices, and addressing the challenges faced by the lower-performing schools, including socioeconomic disparities, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes across the district.

District Detail

 1340 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314

 (703) 619-8000

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 130 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 14
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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