Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
62%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School's ranking?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School is ranked #79 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School often compared to?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Middle School, Cooper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School?
611 students attend Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School offer ?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School part of?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School is part of Falls Church City School District.
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