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Wilderness Elementary School vs. Smith Station Elementary School

Should you attend Wilderness Elementary School or Smith Station 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.

School Overview

School
Wilderness Elementary School
11600 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Smith Station Elementary School
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilderness 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 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith Station 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 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
650 students
704 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilderness 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 Smith Station Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilderness Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smith Station Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilderness 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 Smith Station Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilderness Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spotsylvania 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

#1022 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#986 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilderness 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 Smith Station Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
65%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilderness Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilderness Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wilderness Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smith Station Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
19
Kindergarten Students
100
110
Grade 1 Students
96
101
Grade 2 Students
96
124
Grade 3 Students
106
117
Grade 4 Students
93
109
Grade 5 Students
108
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilderness Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spotsylvania 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
26%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilderness Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spotsylvania 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
18%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilderness Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spotsylvania 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
44%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilderness Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spotsylvania 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
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilderness Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilderness Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spotsylvania 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
73%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilderness Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spotsylvania 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 Smith Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spotsylvania 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
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilderness Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smith Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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