School Overview
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School (MEH), located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a key component of the Falls Church City Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support systems to navigate the transition from elementary to high school, often incorporating project-based learning and inquiry-driven instruction to foster critical thinking and collaboration.

Beyond its academic rigor, MEH places a strong emphasis on community and the development of the "whole child." The school environment is characterized by a focus on social-emotional learning, inclusivity, and global citizenship, encouraging students to participate in a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs. By leveraging the resources of its unique independent city school district, Mary Ellen Henderson aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to be thoughtful, engaged, and responsible members of their local and global communities.
632
Total Students
45.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Demographic Student Count
White398
Hispanic77
Black22
Asian53
Two or More81
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    398 (63.0%)
  • Two or More
    81 (12.8%)
  • Hispanic
    77 (12.2%)
  • Asian
    53 (8.4%)
  • Black
    22 (3.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Falls Church City Public Schools
Phone: (703)720-5700
Website: http://mehms.fccps.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 6 188
Grade 7 223
Grade 8 221

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6188
Grade 7223
Grade 8221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31249.4%
Male32050.6%
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