Excellent
#157 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 8% in state
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Elementary School · Prince William County Public Schools · Woodbridge, VA
A Prince William County Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15311 Forest Grove Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191
- Math 96% vs VA 69% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs VA 73% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary G. Porter Traditional score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 96% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 94% (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 39 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mary G. Porter Traditional 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,993
Median home value
$432,600
Median rent
$2,069/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22191; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesylvania ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Featherstone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Potomac View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Evangel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 109 | 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.
Prince William County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 99
- Rank in district
- #2 of 94
- District spending per student
- $15,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary G. Porter Traditional is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary G. Porter Traditional
Mary G. Porter Traditional is a public elementary school in Woodbridge, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 675 students in grades 1st-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary G. Porter Traditional
What grades does Mary G. Porter Traditional serve?
Mary G. Porter Traditional serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Mary G. Porter Traditional?
Mary G. Porter Traditional has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary G. Porter Traditional?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary G. Porter Traditional is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary G. Porter Traditional rank in VA?
Mary G. Porter Traditional ranks #157 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mary G. Porter Traditional's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary G. Porter Traditional has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Mary G. Porter Traditional?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary G. Porter Traditional has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary G. Porter Traditional a charter school?
No, Mary G. Porter Traditional is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary G. Porter Traditional a Title I school?
No, Mary G. Porter Traditional is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary G. Porter Traditional?
34.7% of students at Mary G. Porter Traditional 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.4%
- Phone
- (703) 580-6501
- Area population (ZIP 22191)
- 73,755
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 22191; 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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