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#1699 of 1,851 schools in VA
Richard C. Haydon Elementary
Elementary School · Manassas City Public Schools · Manassas, VA
A Manassas City Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9075 Park Ave, Manassas, VA 20110
- Math 59% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard C. Haydon Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard C. Haydon 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 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manassas), 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
$120,397
Median home value
$445,300
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20110; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Pennington TraditionalEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 1–8 | 0.7 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Manassas Adventist Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Suella G. Ellis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 381 | 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.
Manassas City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard C. Haydon Elementary is listed in Manassas City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard C. Haydon Elementary
Richard C. Haydon Elementary is a public elementary school in Manassas, VA, part of Manassas City Public Schools, serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,699 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard C. Haydon Elementary
What grades does Richard C. Haydon Elementary serve?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Richard C. Haydon Elementary?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard C. Haydon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard C. Haydon Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard C. Haydon Elementary rank in VA?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary ranks #1,699 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Richard C. Haydon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Richard C. Haydon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard C. Haydon Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richard C. Haydon Elementary a charter school?
No, Richard C. Haydon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard C. Haydon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richard C. Haydon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard C. Haydon Elementary?
76.0% of students at Richard C. Haydon 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manassas city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (571) 377-6200
- Area population (ZIP 20110)
- 49,452
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 20110; 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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