Very Good
#416 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 22% in state
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary
Elementary School · Prince William County Public Schools · Woodbridge, VA
A Prince William County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13540 Princedale Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22193
- Math 82% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sharon C. Mcauliffe 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,273
Median home value
$427,200
Median rent
$1,868/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22193; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit of Prince WilliamPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Rosa Parks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Dale City Christian Church Child Devt Ctr & AcademPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Enterprise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 391 | 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.
Prince William County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 99
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary is a public elementary school in Woodbridge, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary
What grades does Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary serve?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary rank in VA?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #416 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary a charter school?
No, Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sharon C. Mcauliffe Elementary?
66.4% of students at Sharon C. Mcauliffe 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (703) 680-7270
- Area population (ZIP 22193)
- 83,798
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 22193; 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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