Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School serves 611 students in grades 6 through 8 in Falls Church, Virginia. With 54 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1, allowing for more personalized attention and smaller class sizes that can benefit middle school learners during this crucial developmental period. The school has earned a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks impressively at #107 out of 1,856 schools statewide, placing it in the 94th percentile among Virginia schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality middle school education during these formative years. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School serves a well-educated and affluent community in the 22043 ZIP code area, where 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $136,648. The area's low poverty rate of 5.4% and median home value of $834,400 indicate a stable, resource-rich environment that supports educational achievement.

Located on Mustang Alley in Falls Church city, the school sits in a large suburban setting that combines the benefits of suburban living with proximity to the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, offering students access to both strong community resources and urban educational opportunities.