Serving 1,012 students in grades 7-8, Twain Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,012 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Twain Middle School's student population of 1,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,012 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Twain Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twain Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
32%
18%
Black
17%
22%
White
30%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twain Middle School's ranking?
Twain Middle School is ranked #665 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Twain Middle School often compared to?
Twain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving Middle School, Glasgow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Twain Middle School?
1,012 students attend Twain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Twain Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain Middle School?
Twain Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twain Middle School offer ?
Twain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Twain Middle School part of?
Twain Middle School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.
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