15 PWC schools on Virginia index of school performance awards

Fifteen Prince William County public schools have been honored as part of a Virginia incentive program to recognize schools and school divisions for advanced learning and achievement during the 2012-13 school year.

Honored schools exceeded minimum state and federal accountability standards and achieved excellence goals established by the governor and the Board of Education, based on achievement and performance.

Five PWCS schools that earned the Board of Education Excellence Award met all state and federal accountability benchmarks and made significant progress toward goals for student achievement and expanded education opportunities set by the board and governor.

Ten PWCS schools earned the Board of Education Distinguished Achievement, meeting all state and federal benchmarks and making progress toward the goals.

VIP Board of Education Excellence Award
Alvey Elementary School
Cedar Point Elementary School
Marshall Elementary School
Porter Traditional School
T. Clay Wood Elementary School

VIP Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award
Benton Middle School
Bristow Run Elementary School
Buckland Mills Elementary School
Gainesville Middle School
Henderson Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary School
Old Bridge Elementary School
Pennington School
Piney Branch Elementary School
Victory Elementary School