Herndon Middle School

901 Locust St
Herndon, VA 20170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,074 students in grades 7-8, Herndon Middle 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 39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,074 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herndon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Herndon Middle School's student population of 1,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,074 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
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School Rankings

Herndon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herndon Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1365 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
54%
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57%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
53%
18%
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Black
8%
22%
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White
26%
46%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herndon Middle School's ranking?
Herndon Middle School is ranked #1365 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Herndon Middle School often compared to?
Herndon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Middle School, Hughes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Herndon Middle School?
1,074 students attend Herndon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Herndon Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herndon Middle School?
Herndon Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herndon Middle School offer ?
Herndon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herndon Middle School part of?
Herndon Middle School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,074 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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