Herndon Middle

901 Locust St
Herndon, VA 20170

895 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Herndon Middle School, located at 901 Locust Street in Herndon, Virginia, is a key component of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of the Herndon community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The campus offers a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from core curriculum classes to specialized programs designed to meet the unique needs of its middle-school-aged students as they transition toward high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Herndon Middle School is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and families. The school provides numerous extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. With a focus on preparing students for future success in an increasingly globalized society, the school prioritizes innovative teaching practices and maintains a strong commitment to supporting every student’s pathway to achievement.

895

Total Students

89.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herndon Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	520
Black	54
Asian	53
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

Hispanic
520 (58.1%)
White
231 (25.8%)
Black
54 (6.0%)
Asian
53 (5.9%)
Two or More
36 (4.0%)
American Indian
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)904-4800
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 406

Grade 8 489