Very Good
#518 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 28% in state
Island Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
7855 Morning View Ln, Alexandria, VA 22315
- Math 84% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Island Creek Elementary score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 85% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 36 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Island Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$156,230
Median home value
$609,000
Median rent
$2,396/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Hayfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Calvary Road Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Calvary Road Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #85 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Island Creek Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Island Creek Elementary
Island Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 722 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Island Creek Elementary
What grades does Island Creek Elementary serve?
Island Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Island Creek Elementary?
Island Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Island Creek Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Island Creek Elementary rank in VA?
Island Creek Elementary ranks #518 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Island Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Island Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Island Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Island Creek Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Island Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Island Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Island Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Island Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Island Creek Elementary?
13.6% of students at Island Creek Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (571) 642-6300
- Area population (ZIP 22315)
- 28,725
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 22315; 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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