A+
Excellent
96/100

Bush Hill Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 5927 Westchester St, Alexandria, VA 22310
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 86th percentile in Virginia
Growth
A
Students gain 1.19 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Virginia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
678
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%86/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.19 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+5 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency86% (+5 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%92%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts78th percentile (list)
Black62%72%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic85%85%reading +20 pts, math +14 pts80th percentile (list)
Asian75%85%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts9th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%90%reading +8 pts, math +5 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income67%72%reading +3 pts, math +3 pts49th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5927 Westchester St
City Alexandria
ZIP Code 22310
District 5101260
NCES School ID 510126000438
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22310

Understanding the community around Bush Hill Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $154,936
Per Capita Income $67,202
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 72.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.6%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $610,100
Median Rent $2,350
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bush Hill Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.8%
Black 19.2%
Hispanic/Latino 18.1%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More Races 8.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 678
Teachers (FTE) 50.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bush Hill Elementary?
Bush Hill Elementary has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bush Hill Elementary?
Bush Hill Elementary has 678 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Bush Hill Elementary serve?
Bush Hill Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bush Hill Elementary receive per student?
Bush Hill Elementary receives $19,816 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bush Hill Elementary in 22310 ▼
Avg Home Value
$667,133
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,933
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
21.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026