Sandburg Middle

1,401 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Carl Sandburg Middle School, located at 8428 Fort Hunt Rd in Alexandria, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Nestled in the Fort Hunt community, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. With a strong emphasis on preparing students for the rigors of high school, Sandburg offers a diverse curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities, allowing students to explore their personal interests while developing essential critical thinking and collaboration skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Carl Sandburg Middle School is recognized for its active school community and dedication to student well-being. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its culture, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that promote leadership and social development. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character building, the school strives to create a positive, engaging atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds feel encouraged to reach their full potential within the greater Alexandria area.

1,401

Total Students

97.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandburg Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	566
Black	249
Asian	74
Two or More	68
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
566 (40.4%)
White
439 (31.3%)
Black
249 (17.8%)
Asian
74 (5.3%)
Two or More
68 (4.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)799-6100
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	611
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 708

Grade 8 693