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Mcnair Upper Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mcnair Upper Elementary School
2410 Fox Mill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Fairview Elementary School
5815 Ox Rd
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mcnair Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 616 students in grades 3-6, Mcnair Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
PK-6
Total Students
616 students
761 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcnair Upper 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 Fairview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcnair Upper Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairview Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcnair Upper 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 Fairview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Upper Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax 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

#332 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#240 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcnair Upper 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 Fairview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 20% in VA)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcnair Upper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcnair Upper Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fairview Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
-
104
Grade 1 Students
-
103
Grade 2 Students
-
109
Grade 3 Students
162
110
Grade 4 Students
161
108
Grade 5 Students
142
115
Grade 6 Students
151
111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
55%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcnair Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax 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
15%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcnair Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax 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
16%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcnair Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax 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
11%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcnair Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax 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
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcnair Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcnair Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax 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
29%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcnair Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax 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
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcnair Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax 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 Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax 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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