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#1109 of 1,851 schools in VA
Key Center
School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Springfield, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6404 Franconia Rd, Springfield, VA 22150
- Math 91% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs VA 74% (2025)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Key Center score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 91% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Key Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,406
Median home value
$617,600
Median rent
$2,631/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–10 | 0.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 539 | 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
- #132 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
Key Center is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Key Center
Key Center is a public school in Springfield, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 46 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 1.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Key Center
What grades does Key Center serve?
Key Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Key Center?
Key Center has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Key Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Key Center is 1.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Key Center rank in VA?
Key Center ranks #1,109 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Key Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Key Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Key Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Key Center has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Key Center a charter school?
No, Key Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Key Center a Title I school?
No, Key Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Key Center?
76.1% of students at Key Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.5%
- Phone
- (703) 313-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 22150)
- 27,770
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 22150; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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