Excellent
#299 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 16% in state
Mcnair Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Herndon, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2410 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171
- Math 78% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcnair Upper Elementary score 75% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mcnair Upper Elementary 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Herndon), 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
$166,154
Median home value
$770,200
Median rent
$2,276/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20171; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berthold Academy for the Gifted and TalentedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Coates ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 951 | Compare → |
| Floris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Hutchison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #57 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
Mcnair Upper Elementary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcnair Upper Elementary
Mcnair Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Herndon, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 616 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcnair Upper Elementary
What grades does Mcnair Upper Elementary serve?
Mcnair Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Mcnair Upper Elementary?
Mcnair Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Upper Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcnair Upper Elementary rank in VA?
Mcnair Upper Elementary ranks #299 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mcnair Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcnair Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Mcnair Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcnair Upper Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Mcnair Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Mcnair Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcnair Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mcnair Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcnair Upper Elementary?
32.3% of students at Mcnair Upper Elementary 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (703) 793-4800
- Area population (ZIP 20171)
- 50,796
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 20171; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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