Sandburg Middle

Sandburg Middle serves 1,403 students in grades 7 and 8 in Alexandria's Fairfax County, earning a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school ranks impressively at #84 out of 1,856 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 96th percentile among Virginia schools. With 134 full-time equivalent teachers, Sandburg maintains an excellent 10.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more personalized attention in classrooms.

Located on Fort Hunt Road, the school draws from an affluent and highly educated community where 78% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects strong family investment in education, with a median household income of $201,484 and home values averaging $810,100. The area's low poverty rate of just 2.3% indicates a stable, resource-rich environment that often correlates with strong school support systems.

This two-year middle school program serves students during the crucial transition years between elementary and high school. Sandburg Middle operates within one of Virginia's most respected school districts, benefiting from Fairfax County's reputation for educational excellence. The school sits in a large suburban setting that combines residential tranquility with access to the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area's educational and cultural resources.