Thoreau Middle School

2505 Cedar Ln
Vienna, VA 22180
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,169 students in grades 7-8, Thoreau Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Thoreau Middle School's student population of 1,169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,169 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

Thoreau Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thoreau Middle School is 0.67, 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)
#156 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
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75%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thoreau Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thoreau Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
18%
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Black
5%
22%
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White
51%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Thoreau Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Thoreau Middle School's ranking?
Thoreau Middle School is ranked #156 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thoreau Middle School often compared to?
Thoreau Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kilmer Middle School, Frost Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thoreau Middle School?
1,169 students attend Thoreau Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thoreau Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thoreau Middle School?
Thoreau Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thoreau Middle School offer ?
Thoreau Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thoreau Middle School part of?
Thoreau Middle School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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