Thoreau Middle

1,239 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Thoreau Middle School, located in the heart of Vienna, Virginia, is a prominent institution within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive community. Thoreau places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous core curricula with a variety of elective offerings, arts, and extracurricular activities designed to engage young adolescents during a pivotal stage of their development.

The school is widely recognized for its inclusive environment and its dedication to the social-emotional growth of its students. By promoting the "Thoreau Way"—which centers on values such as respect, responsibility, and resilience—the faculty works to create a safe and collaborative atmosphere. With its prime location in Vienna, Thoreau benefits from a highly engaged parent community and strong partnerships with local organizations, all of which contribute to a vibrant school culture that prioritizes student success and prepares pupils for the transition to high school.

1,239

Total Students

109.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thoreau Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	232
Black	67
Asian	231
Two or More	89
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
614 (49.6%)
Hispanic
232 (18.7%)
Asian
231 (18.6%)
Two or More
89 (7.2%)
Black
67 (5.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
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)846-8000
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 7 609

Grade 8 630