Serving 1,239 students in grades 7-8, Thoreau Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher 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 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Thoreau Middle serves the northern part of its school district in Vienna, VA, covering an area of approximately 13.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thoreau 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
Thoreau Middle School's student population of 1,239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,239 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thoreau Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thoreau Middle School is 0.68, 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
#153 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
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)13.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Thoreau Middle School's ranking?
Thoreau Middle School is ranked #153 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thoreau Middle School often compared to?
Thoreau Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kilmer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thoreau Middle School?
1,239 students attend Thoreau Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thoreau Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thoreau Middle School?
Thoreau Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thoreau Middle School offer ?
Thoreau Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thoreau Middle School part of?
Thoreau Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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