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Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Elementary School · Alexandria City Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
An Alexandria City Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3600 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
- Math 60% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,124
Median home value
$817,200
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Alexandria Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 213 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology is listed in Alexandria City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology is a public elementary school in Alexandria, VA, part of Alexandria City Public Schools, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,624 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
What grades does Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology serve?
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology rank in VA?
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology ranks #1,624 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology a charter school?
No, Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology?
82.8% of students at Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alexandria city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (703) 706-4420
- Area population (ZIP 22305)
- 17,721
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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