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Union Mill Elementary School vs. Centre Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Union Mill Elementary School or Centre Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Union Mill Elementary School
13611 Springstone Dr
Clifton, VA 20124
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Centre Ridge Elementary School
14400 New Braddock Rd
Centreville, VA 20121
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Union Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 908 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Centre Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
908 students
658 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Mill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centre Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Mill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centre Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Mill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centre Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union Mill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centre Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#406 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#1284 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union Mill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centre Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 20% in VA)
62%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centre Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
57%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centre Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Union Mill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Centre Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
49
Kindergarten Students
126
96
Grade 1 Students
134
102
Grade 2 Students
143
91
Grade 3 Students
110
65
Grade 4 Students
134
87
Grade 5 Students
128
80
Grade 6 Students
132
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centre Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centre Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centre Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centre Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centre Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centre Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centre Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centre Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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