KEY MIDDLE

680 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Key Middle School, located at 6402 Franconia Road in Springfield, Virginia, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is named in honor of Francis Scott Key, the author of the American national anthem. It operates with a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, electives, and various extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to inclusive learning and student support, leveraging its location in the suburban Springfield area to serve a diverse student body. Like many schools in the Fairfax County system, Key Middle emphasizes a balance of rigorous academic standards and social-emotional development. Through a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and academic resources, the school strives to create an engaging atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while building the foundational skills necessary for future success in their secondary education.

680

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	366
Black	74
Asian	132
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
366 (53.8 %)
Asian
132 (19.4 %)
White
91 (13.4 %)
Black
74 (10.9 %)
Two or More
16 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)313-3900
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	524
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 323

Grade 8 357