Jackson Middle vs Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 5.0/10. Jackson Middle is significantly larger with 962 students, about 1.6× the size of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (611). In math proficiency, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle leads at 89.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Jackson Middle
Falls Church, VA
5.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
962 students
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Falls Church, VA
8.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
611 students
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| Metric | Jackson Middle | Mary Ellen Henderson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 2.8 | 8.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.5% | 10% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 10.0 |
| State Rank | #1,369 of 1,854 | #187 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 90th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Jackson Middle | Mary Ellen Henderson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 83.0% | 89.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 78.0% | 91.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Jackson Middle | Mary Ellen Henderson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 962 | 611 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.5% | 10.0% |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Falls Church City Public Schools |
| City | Falls Church | Falls Church |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Falls Church (22042) | Falls Church (22043) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $135,578 | $143,836 |
| Median Home Value | $666,700 | $868,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,178 | $2,136 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 54.7% | 69.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | 4.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 25 min |