Serving 1,204 students in grades 7-8, Irving Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Irving Middle serves the southeast part of Springfield, VA, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irving Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Irving Middle School's student population of 1,204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowered. Skilled. Fulfilled.
School Rankings
Irving Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irving Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irving Middle School's ranking?
Irving Middle School is ranked #269 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Irving Middle School often compared to?
Irving Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Key Middle School, Twain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Irving Middle School?
1,204 students attend Irving Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Irving Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irving Middle School?
Irving Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irving Middle School offer ?
Irving Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Irving Middle School part of?
Irving Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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