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#1359 of 1,851 schools in VA
Mason Crest Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Annandale, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3705 Crest Dr, Annandale, VA 22003
- Math 74% vs VA 72% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mason Crest Elementary score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 68% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mason Crest Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,109
Median home value
$694,300
Median rent
$1,988/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22003; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #154 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
Mason Crest Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mason Crest Elementary
Mason Crest Elementary is a public elementary school in Annandale, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 719 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,359 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mason Crest Elementary
What grades does Mason Crest Elementary serve?
Mason Crest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mason Crest Elementary?
Mason Crest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Crest Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mason Crest Elementary rank in VA?
Mason Crest Elementary ranks #1,359 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mason Crest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mason Crest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mason Crest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason Crest Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Mason Crest Elementary a charter school?
No, Mason Crest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mason Crest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mason Crest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason Crest Elementary?
49.7% of students at Mason Crest 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (571) 226-2600
- Area population (ZIP 22003)
- 58,154
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 22003; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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