Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Key Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in VA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Key Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Key Center's student population of 46 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 170% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Key Center is 0.76, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
24%
22%
White
37%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Key Center often compared to?
Key Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kilmer Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Key Center?
The graduation rate of Key Center is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Key Center?
46 students attend Key Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Key Center students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Center?
Key Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Key Center offer ?
Key Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Key Center part of?
Key Center is part of Fairfax County School District.
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