Serving 680 students in grades 7-8, Key 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 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Key Middle School's student population of 680 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Key Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Key Middle School is 0.65, which is less 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
#1429 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
Hispanic
54%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Middle School's ranking?
Key Middle School is ranked #1429 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Key Middle School often compared to?
Key Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Key Middle School?
680 students attend Key Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Key Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Middle School?
Key Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Key Middle School offer ?
Key Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Key Middle School part of?
Key Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/24/2020
This is an excellent school with extremely kind and efficient teachers and staff. My son attended Key and now my daughter. Each person I have encountered over the years has been willing to go out of their way to assist us as a family. I am very proud to say that my children have attended Key M.S.
2 9/18/2014
I have never gone to public school before so I do not know if this is normal for a public school, but it is TORTURE to go to this school. The desks are very close together and have a little book thing under it which both make it impossible to stretch your legs around and they only give you 6 bathroom passes per quarter per class. There are only 4 minutes between classes which is very annoying. There is no PE on Tuesdays and Thursdays which makes it literally from cramped desk to cramped desk for 7 hours (sometimes there is a presentation like in the library, but not usually, as far as I know). The science homework is babyish -- they want you to draw a picture as part of the assignment which I really hate.
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