CARSON MIDDLE

13618 McLearen Road
Herndon, VA 20171

1,361 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Carson Middle School, located in Herndon, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 7 and 8 within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. Situated in a suburban area, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor and a diverse, inclusive learning environment. It serves a large, active student body and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs designed to foster student engagement and personal growth.

Academically, Carson Middle School is highly regarded for its robust curriculum, which includes honors-level courses and a variety of world language options to prepare students for the demands of high school. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and a highly involved parent-teacher association, contributing to a supportive community culture. With its focus on both social-emotional development and academic excellence, Carson Middle serves as a key transitional bridge for students moving from elementary education to the more intensive environment of secondary school.

1,361

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	122
Black	123
Asian	641
Two or More	95
American Indian	2

Asian
641 (47.1 %)
White
378 (27.8 %)
Black
123 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
122 (9.0 %)
Two or More
95 (7.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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)925-3600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 7 675

Grade 8 686