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Mary Williams Elementary School vs. Mary G. Porter Traditional

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School Overview

School
Mary Williams Elementary School
3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mary G. Porter Traditional
15311 Forest Grove Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Mary G. Porter Traditional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Williams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 675 students in grades 1-8, Mary G. Porter Traditional ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
1-8
Total Students
697 students
675 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary Williams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary G. Porter Traditional over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary Williams Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary G. Porter Traditional.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary Williams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary G. Porter Traditional over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary Williams Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince William County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary G. Porter Traditional with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince William County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1118 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#34 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary Williams Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary G. Porter Traditional, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
94%
(Top 5% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary G. Porter Traditional who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary G. Porter Traditional who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mary Williams Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mary G. Porter Traditional by grade.
Pre-K Students
47
-
Kindergarten Students
92
-
Grade 1 Students
112
83
Grade 2 Students
109
82
Grade 3 Students
108
83
Grade 4 Students
118
84
Grade 5 Students
111
84
Grade 6 Students
-
88
Grade 7 Students
-
86
Grade 8 Students
-
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary G. Porter Traditional, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary G. Porter Traditional, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
36%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary G. Porter Traditional, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary G. Porter Traditional, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary G. Porter Traditional, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince William County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary G. Porter Traditional, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary G. Porter Traditional, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary G. Porter Traditional, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince William County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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