- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Falls Church, VA
Jackson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510126000530
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Jackson Middle shrank from 1,053 students in 2022-23 to 962 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 71.5 → 82.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 510126000530 · Falls Church, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
991 enr · 14:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Jackson Middle shrank from 1,053 students in 2022-23 to 962 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 71.5 → 82.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 991
Jackson Middle
991 students
What this shows Jackson Middle reports 991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Middle compares
Jackson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 19% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
White 21.0%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Jackson Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Falls Church
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~991 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle
How many students attend Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has 991 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,053 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Middle?
46.6% of students at Jackson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Middle rank among middle schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Falls Church, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Jackson Middle, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.