Excellent
#198 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 11% in state
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Middle School · Falls Church City Public Schools · Falls Church, VA
A Falls Church City Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
105 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043
- Math 81% proficient (2021)
- Reading 88% proficient (2021)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 85% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Ellen Henderson 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Falls Church), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,836
Median home value
$868,600
Median rent
$2,136/mo
College educated
69.1%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22043; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,253 | Compare → |
| Kilmer CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Kilmer MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,194 | Compare → |
| Basis Independent McleanPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 434 | Compare → |
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.
Falls Church City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is listed in Falls Church City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is a public middle school in Falls Church, VA, part of Falls Church City Public Schools, serving approximately 611 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
What grades does Mary Ellen Henderson Middle serve?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Ellen Henderson Middle rank in VA?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle ranks #198 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mary Ellen Henderson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mary Ellen Henderson Middle a charter school?
No, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Ellen Henderson Middle a Title I school?
No, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
10.0% of students at Mary Ellen Henderson 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Falls Church city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (703) 720-5700
- Area population (ZIP 22043)
- 25,658
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 22043; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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