A
Very Good
88/100

Sangster Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
3.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 100th percentile in Virginia
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.98 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
B+
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

88
Repit Score
out of 100
899
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%100/1003.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 0.98 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 43rd percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 3% 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 +12 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 proficiency96% (+19 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency98% (+17 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
White97%100%reading +12 pts, math +11 pts100th percentile (list)
Black95%95%reading +31 pts, math +27 pts100th percentile (list)
Hispanic92%98%reading +27 pts, math +27 pts98th percentile (list)
Asian98%98%reading +8 pts, math +4 pts97th percentile (list)
Multiracial98%98%reading +15 pts, math +13 pts99th percentile (list)
Low-income70%90%reading +6 pts, math +21 pts85th 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 7420 Reservation Dr
City Springfield
ZIP Code 22153
District 5101260
NCES School ID 510126002119
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22153

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $164,084
Per Capita Income $63,819
Poverty Rate 1.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 78.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.0%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $609,200
Median Rent $2,714
Owner-Occupied 91.1%
Renter-Occupied 8.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sangster Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.8%
Asian 16.0%
Hispanic/Latino 8.8%
Black 8.7%
Two or More Races 9.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 899
Teachers (FTE) 51.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sangster Elementary?
Sangster Elementary has a Repit School Score of 88 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 Sangster Elementary?
Sangster Elementary has 899 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Sangster Elementary serve?
Sangster Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sangster Elementary receive per student?
Sangster Elementary receives $19,816 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sangster Elementary in 22153 ▼
Avg Home Value
$755,121
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,344
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
8.9%

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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