TWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Twain Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Alexandria, VA with about 1,025 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Twain Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Twain Middle School, located at 4700 Franconia Road in Alexandria, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a rigorous curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, technology integration, and arts programming, all designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Twain Middle School is known for its active and diverse school community. The school promotes student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage leadership and personal growth. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and social-emotional development, Twain Middle School strives to provide a nurturing setting where a diverse student body can thrive and develop the skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Twain Middle at (703) 313-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4700 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
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TWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Alexandria, VA with about 1,025 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
1,025
Teachers:
80.08
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,025 students

Hispanic/Latino
31.6%
White
30.0%
Black or African American
18.0%
Asian
14.0%
Two or more races
6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.