LONGFELLOW MIDDLE

2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043

1,225 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Longfellow Middle School, located in the Westmoreland neighborhood of Falls Church, Virginia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 7 and 8 within the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) district. Known for its rigorous academic environment and strong focus on student achievement, the school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state. It offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum, including advanced academic programs, a wide array of electives, and a strong emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Longfellow is noted for its vibrant school community and commitment to student well-being. The school provides numerous extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive sports and music programs to academic clubs and service-oriented organizations, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher association, Longfellow fosters a collaborative atmosphere that supports the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its diverse student body.

1,225

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGFELLOW MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	152
Black	47
Asian	352
Two or More	91

White
583 (47.6 %)
Asian
352 (28.7 %)
Hispanic
152 (12.4 %)
Two or More
91 (7.4 %)
Black
47 (3.8 %)

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)533-2600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 7 603

Grade 8 622