Summary:
Zip code 22301 is home to one elementary school, Naomi L. Brooks Elementary, serving grades PK-5 with 319 students in Alexandria, VA, as part of Alexandria City Public Schools, a district ranked in the bottom 21% of Virginia districts. Because only one elementary school exists in this zip code, the focus is entirely on Naomi L. Brooks Elementary, which stands out as a strong, improving school that significantly outperforms its district.
The school has shown remarkable momentum, improving its state ranking from 586th (47th percentile) in 2023-2024 to 340th (69th percentile) in 2025-2026 — a 246-place jump that places it in the top third of Virginia elementary schools. Averaging all available SOL scores for 2025-2026, the school achieved 80.3% proficiency, far exceeding the district average of 63.1% and the state average of 71.6%. Naomi L. Brooks outpaces its district in every subject and grade level tested, with particularly dramatic gaps in 5th grade reading (92.86% vs. 63.74% district) and 5th grade math (85.71% vs. 64.21% district). Fifth grade science is also strong at 80.95% proficiency.
There are a few areas worth watching. The only subject dipping slightly below the state average was 4th grade reading in 2025-2026 (72.97% vs. 73.70% state), though it still remained 11.2 points above the district. Chronic absenteeism is a mild concern at 14.9%, marginally above both district and state levels. The school serves a moderately mixed-income population, with 37.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and maintains a favorable 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio with per-student spending of $14,544. Overall, Naomi L. Brooks Elementary is a high-quality, upward-trending school and a clear academic leader within its district.
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