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Thoreau Middle School vs. Frost Middle School

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School Overview

School
Thoreau Middle School
2505 Cedar Ln
Vienna, VA 22180
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Frost Middle School
4101 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Thoreau Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Frost Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,246 students in grades 7-8, Thoreau Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,246 students in grades 7-8, Frost Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,246 students
1,246 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thoreau Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frost Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thoreau Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frost Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
95 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thoreau Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frost Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frost Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#153 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
#117 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thoreau Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frost Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 20% in VA)
85%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thoreau Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frost Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
90%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thoreau Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frost Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
81%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thoreau Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frost Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
626
618
Grade 8 Students
620
628

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thoreau Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frost Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thoreau Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frost Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thoreau Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frost Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
51%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thoreau Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frost Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thoreau Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frost Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thoreau Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frost Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thoreau Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frost Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thoreau Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frost Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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