Serving 43 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Key Center's student population of 43 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 136% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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)
21-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
13%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-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 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 88.8%.
How many students attend Key Center?
43 students attend Key Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Key Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 12% 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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