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Island Creek Elementary

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Island Creek Elementary ranks 281 st of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

281^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Island Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alexandria, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 722 students. The school 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.

Island Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, with a current ranking of 281 out of 1,110 schools. The school's students perform significantly better than the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading assessments across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 96.47% of 6th-grade students at Island Creek Elementary were proficient or better in English Reading, compared to 80.07% in the Fairfax County Public Schools district and 72.46% statewide. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including African American and Hispanic students.

When compared to nearby schools, Island Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the competition in both mathematics and reading assessments. The school's ability to maintain low chronic absenteeism rates and effectively address the unique needs of its diverse student population make it a model for educational success within the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

686

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,936

Per pupil spending ?

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7855 Morning View Ln
Alexandria, VA 22315

(571) 642-6300

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Students who attend Island Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:

Hayfield Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.0%

African American:

16.8%

Hispanic:

16.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 88th percentile in 2022 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (82% vs 70% meeting standards)

✓Above the Virginia median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 88th-percentile peak (2022) to 75th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg74%

Virginia avg70%

281^st of 1,110

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

53^rd of 137Elementary Schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools

45^th 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	75.4	281 of 1110	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	262 of 1114	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	206 of 1114	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	85.0	136 of 1109	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	290 of 1103	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	385 of 1105	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.7	287 of 1097	73.8%	★★★★☆
2017	63.0	414 of 1099	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.7	312 of 1096	71.5%	★★★★☆
2015	65.9	365 of 1100	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.3	343 of 1110	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.9	286 of 1120	74.5%	★★★★☆
2012	66.7	328 of 1117	70.6%	★★★★☆
2011	77.0	176 of 1117	84.2%	★★★★☆
2010	62.0	408 of 1113	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.1	318 of 1082	70.6%	★★★★☆
2008	65.8	344 of 1081	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.8	508 of 1083	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	47.8	653 of 1071	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	59.0	445 of 1062	58.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	106 of 579	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	47 of 588	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	88.9	33 of 579	94.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	38.6	174 of 238	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.2	153 of 230	33.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	61.1	125 of 324	61.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	257 of 1096	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	388 of 1098	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.6	244 of 1100	77.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	71.4	153 of 606	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	85 of 580	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	78.3	93 of 564	83.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	66.4	303 of 1046	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.4	228 of 1036	78.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	328 of 1093	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.1	140 of 1101	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	166 of 1093	84.8%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	69.4	56 of 192	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	48 of 195	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	67.0	57 of 182	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	52.5	145 of 271	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	67.9	84 of 247	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.2	80 of 245	67.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	79.8	122 of 973	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.6	242 of 979	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	170 of 984	82.7%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2025)87th percentile+13 vs school

African American (2025)82nd percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)77th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)75th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)71st percentile-4 vs school

Military Connected (2025)71st percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)70th percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2023)61st percentile-20 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)46th percentile-28 vs school

Asian (2024)27th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

English Reading86%+15 vs state

Mathematics81%+11 vs state

Science74%+5 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 11, 2014

Great PTA, good learning environment, caring and attentive teachers, has a feel of small town, with great diversity. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Mathematics (2025)				SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Island Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7855 Morning View Ln	Alexandria	22315	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 642-6300	686	49	13.9	14.1%	288 (42.0%)	115 (16.8%)	112 (16.3%)	82 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	86 (12.5%)	75.4	281^st of 1110 public elementary schools	74.7%		76.6	262^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	76.5%	19	77.5	85.1	70.8	88.1	74.3	75.7	87.2	84.9	96.5	$11,936	$306	$11,629
Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7137 Beulah St	Alexandria	22315	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 924-7700	716	52	13.7	26.1%	270 (37.7%)	147 (20.5%)	150 (20.9%)	73 (10.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (10.1%)	48.9	615^th of 1110 public elementary schools	44.6%		48	640^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.5%	25	67.0	79.1	57.9	53.9	64.2	63.0	79.1	75.3	79.8	$10,838	$253	$10,585
Hayfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7633 Telegraph Rd	Alexandria	22315	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 924-4500	600	37	16.3	20.0%	282 (47.0%)	89 (14.8%)	103 (17.2%)	54 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	70 (11.7%)	74.1	298^th of 1110 public elementary schools	73.2%		72.7	314^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.8%	16	84.9	78.8	79.7	68.4	79.6	75.6	86.1	83.7	87.2	$11,401	$303	$11,099
Forestdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6530 Elder Ave	Springfield	22150	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 313-4300	537	43	12.4	73.9%	108 (20.1%)	60 (11.2%)	247 (46.0%)	93 (17.3%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.5%)	9.8	1026^th of 1110 public elementary schools	7.6%		9.7	1029^th of 1114 public elementary schools	7.6%	3	58.5	48.2	28.6	41.3	57.8	47.5	44.2	40.7	45.6	$15,450	$1,143	$14,307
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary	Public	3-6	5970 Meeres Road	Fort Belvoir	22060	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 982-1300	761	52	14.5	31.9%	389 (51.1%)	106 (13.9%)	164 (21.6%)	14 (1.8%)	6 (0.8%)	7 (0.9%)	75 (9.9%)	53.1	563^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	49.3%		43.8	684^th of 1114 public elementary schools	38.6%	121	73.8	65.1	65.3	72.2	70.6	71.6	72.7	72.9	80.9	$10,571	$549	$10,022
Fort Belvoir Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	5980 Meeres Rd	Fort Belvoir	22060	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 781-2700	707	50	14.1	33.4%	366 (51.8%)	93 (13.2%)	139 (19.7%)	11 (1.6%)	5 (0.7%)	10 (1.4%)	83 (11.7%)								(n/a)										$10,242	$582	$9,660
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7101 Old Keene Mill Rd	Springfield	22150	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 923-2900	315	25	12.5	79.4%	53 (16.8%)	19 (6.0%)	135 (42.9%)	100 (31.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	27.2	859^th of 1110 public elementary schools	22.6%		33.3	801^st of 1114 public elementary schools	28.1%	58	51.0	65.9	38.1	79.2	57.1	51.1	64.3	60.0	71.1	$16,197	$1,753	$14,445
Saratoga Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8111 Northumberland Rd	Springfield	22153	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 440-2600	612	51	11.9	42.2%	208 (34.0%)	112 (18.3%)	142 (23.2%)	107 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	49.1	611^th of 1110 public elementary schools	45.0%		52.3	584^th of 1114 public elementary schools	47.6%	27	74.7	85.3	57.6	63.6	62.1	67.7	74.3	70.1	71.0	$13,374	$387	$12,987
Springfield Estates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6200 Charles Goff Dr	Springfield	22150	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 921-2300	596	48	12.3	40.9%	145 (24.3%)	98 (16.4%)	204 (34.2%)	114 (19.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.4%)	80.5	206^th of 1110 public elementary schools	81.4%		78.9	229^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.4%	23	92.9	91.4	66.7	54.6	81.8	85.7	87.1	87.5	86.8	$11,977	$352	$11,625
Franconia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6301 Beulah St	Alexandria	22310	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 822-2200	492	38	12.9	30.9%	200 (40.7%)	87 (17.7%)	107 (21.7%)	62 (12.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.9%)	52.4	568^th of 1110 public elementary schools	48.8%		47.9	641^st of 1114 public elementary schools	42.5%	73	81.3	67.2	66.1	72.9	71.0	65.6	69.8	67.7	81.4	$12,395	$303	$12,091

Frequently Asked Questions about Island Creek Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Island Creek Elementary?

Students at Island Creek Elementary are 42% White, 17% African American, 16% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 12% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Island Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Island Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hayfield Secondary

What district is Island Creek Elementary in?

Fairfax County Public Schools

Is Island Creek Elementary a good school?

Island Creek Elementary ranks 281^st of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Island Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 686 students attended Island Creek Elementary.

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