Very Good
#512 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 28% in state
Irving Middle
Middle School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Springfield, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
8100 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22152
- Math 78% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Irving Middle score 86% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 83% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Irving Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$159,557
Median home value
$620,200
Median rent
$2,495/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accotink AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Accotink AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Fairfax Global AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 94 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #79 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
Irving Middle is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irving Middle
Irving Middle is a public middle school in Springfield, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,215 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irving Middle
What grades does Irving Middle serve?
Irving Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Irving Middle?
Irving Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irving Middle rank in VA?
Irving Middle ranks #512 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Irving Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Irving Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Irving Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving Middle has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Irving Middle a charter school?
No, Irving Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irving Middle a Title I school?
No, Irving Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irving Middle?
15.8% of students at Irving 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
- 1,215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (703) 912-4500
- Area population (ZIP 22152)
- 29,066
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 22152; 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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