Twain Middle School

4700 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 986 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Twain Middle School's student population of 986 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
986 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers

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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#665 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
56%
54%
(20-21)
78%
69%
(20-21)
62%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
30%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
986 students attend Twain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Twain Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain Middle School?
Twain Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Twain Middle School part of?
Twain Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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