Jackson Middle

3020 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042

991 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Jackson Middle School, located at 3020 Gallows Road in Falls Church, Virginia, is a prominent educational institution serving the local community within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to challenge middle-schoolers as they transition from elementary to high school. The facility is situated in a central location, providing students with access to a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects alongside a variety of elective opportunities, including arts, technology, and athletics.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jackson Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to implement programs that focus on social-emotional learning, leadership development, and student engagement. By partnering with parents and the broader Falls Church community, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education and encourages them to become active, responsible citizens.

991

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	502
Black	50
Asian	172
Two or More	53
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
502 (50.7%)
White
208 (21.0%)
Asian
172 (17.4%)
Two or More
53 (5.3%)
Black
50 (5.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)204-8100
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	991
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 7 511

Grade 8 480