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#1007 of 1,851 schools in VA
Hughes Middle
Middle School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Reston, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
11401 Ridge Heights Rd, Reston, VA 20191
- Math 66% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hughes Middle score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 73% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hughes Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,019
Median home value
$616,700
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20191; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #125 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hughes Middle is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hughes Middle
Hughes Middle is a public middle school in Reston, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,001 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hughes Middle
What grades does Hughes Middle serve?
Hughes Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Hughes Middle?
Hughes Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,001 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hughes Middle rank in VA?
Hughes Middle ranks #1,007 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Hughes Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hughes Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hughes Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hughes Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hughes Middle a charter school?
No, Hughes Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hughes Middle a Title I school?
No, Hughes Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hughes Middle?
42.5% of students at Hughes Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (703) 715-3600
- Area population (ZIP 20191)
- 30,077
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20191; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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