Serving 895 students in grades 7-8, Herndon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herndon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Herndon Middle School's student population of 895 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
895 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Herndon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herndon Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1391 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
58%
20%
Black
6%
21%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herndon Middle School's ranking?
Herndon Middle School is ranked #1391 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Herndon Middle School often compared to?
Herndon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Middle School, Hughes 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 68% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Herndon Middle School?
895 students attend Herndon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Herndon Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herndon Middle School?
Herndon Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herndon Middle School offer ?
Herndon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Herndon Middle School part of?
Herndon Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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