Serving 1,165 students in grades 7-8, Johnson Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lanier Middle serves the west part of Fairfax, VA, covering an area of approximately 10.5 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson Middle School's student population of 1,165 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,165 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Johnson Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Middle School is 0.75, which is more 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
#471 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)18.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Johnson Middle School's ranking?
Johnson Middle School is ranked #471 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Johnson Middle School often compared to?
Johnson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hughes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Johnson Middle School?
1,165 students attend Johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Johnson Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Middle School?
Johnson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson Middle School offer ?
Johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Johnson Middle School part of?
Johnson Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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