Twain Middle

1,026 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Twain Middle School, located at 4700 Franconia Road in Alexandria, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a rigorous curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, technology integration, and arts programming, all designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Twain Middle School is known for its active and diverse school community. The school promotes student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage leadership and personal growth. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and social-emotional development, Twain Middle School strives to provide a nurturing setting where a diverse student body can thrive and develop the skills necessary for future success.

1,026

Total Students

84.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twain Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	319
Black	172
Asian	136
Two or More	71
American Indian	5

White
323 (31.5%)
Hispanic
319 (31.1%)
Black
172 (16.8%)
Asian
136 (13.3%)
Two or More
71 (6.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

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)313-3700
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,026
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 7 509

Grade 8 517