Serving 1,226 students in grades 7-8, Longfellow Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority 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: 1,226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Middle serves the northeast part of Falls Church, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Longfellow Middle School's student population of 1,226 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,226 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longfellow Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow 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
#59 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)11.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Longfellow Middle School's ranking?
Longfellow Middle School is ranked #59 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Longfellow Middle School often compared to?
Longfellow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper Middle School, Kilmer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Middle School?
1,226 students attend Longfellow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Longfellow Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Middle School?
Longfellow Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longfellow Middle School offer ?
Longfellow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longfellow Middle School part of?
Longfellow Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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