Enrollment
1,026
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexandria, VA
Twain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Twain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510126000576
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twain Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Twain Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twain Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twain Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twain Middle
Twain Middle is a large middle school in Alexandria, Virginia, enrolling 1,026 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,026 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alexandria's middle schools, it stands alongside Glasgow Middle (1,702 students): Twain Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.8:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Twain Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Twain Middle compares
Twain Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,026 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,026
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 16.8%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 31.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Twain Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Twain Middle.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Twain 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 | Similar 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 Twain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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 Alexandria
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Glasgow Middle
Standard public school
1,702 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Standard public school
1,597 students
George Washington Middle
Standard public school
1,458 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Sandburg Middle
Standard public school
1,401 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Holmes Middle
Standard public school
881 students 14:1 students per teacher
Whitman Middle
Standard public school
828 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,026 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Twain Middle
How many students attend Twain Middle?
Twain Middle has 1,026 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexandria, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Twain Middle is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twain Middle?
30.7% of students at Twain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Twain Middle is White at 31.5% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twain Middle?
Twain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Twain Middle rank among middle schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Twain Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria on the city page.
Is Twain Middle a good school?
Twain Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Twain 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.
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