Summary
Irving Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Springfield, Virginia, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,215 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 45 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Irving Middle has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 21 and 107 over the past 10 years and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Irving Middle consistently outperforms the Fairfax County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Irving Middle had 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I for 8th grade, compared to 96.74% and 91.88% for the state, respectively. The school's rankings within different student subgroups are often in the top quartile or top half of Virginia middle schools, suggesting an equitable and inclusive learning environment. While Irving Middle has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 19.3% in 2022-2023, its rates are still lower than the state average and comparable to nearby schools like Glasgow Middle and Holmes Middle.
Interestingly, Irving Middle's spending per student, ranging from $8,995 to $9,325 over the past three years, is lower than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Poe Middle ($12,866) and Key Middle ($12,020), suggesting the school may be able to achieve its high academic outcomes through efficient resource allocation and effective educational practices. While Irving Middle outperforms many of the nearby schools, some, like Frost Middle and South County Middle, also demonstrate strong academic performance and could be considered peer institutions.
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