Twain Middle School

4700 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 988 students in grades 7-8, Twain Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 988 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Twain Middle School's student population of 988 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
988 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Twain Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twain Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#665 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Twain Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Twain 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.
(20-21)
78%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Twain 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.
(20-21)
62%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
30%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Twain Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Twain Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Twain Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Twain Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Twain Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twain Middle School's ranking?
Twain Middle School is ranked #665 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Twain Middle School often compared to?
Twain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving Middle School, Glasgow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Twain Middle School?
988 students attend Twain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Twain Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain Middle School?
Twain Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twain Middle School offer ?
Twain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Twain Middle School part of?
Twain Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 988 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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