Excellent
#295 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 16% in state
Keene Mill Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Springfield, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6310 Bardu Ave, Springfield, VA 22152
- Math 89% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Keene Mill Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 90% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (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
19.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Keene Mill 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$159,557
Median home value
$620,200
Median rent
$2,495/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22152; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Accotink Academy PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| West Springfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| St Bernadette SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 437 | 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #53 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
Keene Mill Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keene Mill Elementary
Keene Mill Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 801 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keene Mill Elementary
What grades does Keene Mill Elementary serve?
Keene Mill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Keene Mill Elementary?
Keene Mill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keene Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Keene Mill Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keene Mill Elementary rank in VA?
Keene Mill Elementary ranks #295 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Keene Mill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Keene Mill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Keene Mill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keene Mill Elementary has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Keene Mill Elementary a charter school?
No, Keene Mill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Keene Mill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Keene Mill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keene Mill Elementary?
19.9% of students at Keene Mill 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
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (703) 644-4700
- Area population (ZIP 22152)
- 29,066
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 22152; 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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