Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Public 6-8

 105 Mustang Alley
       Falls Church, VA  22043


(703) 720-5700

District: Falls Church City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 422 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,059 Help


Students who attend Mary Ellen Henderson Middle usually attend:

High:    Meridian High

Feeder schools for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle:

Elementary:    Mount Daniel Elementary
    Oak Street Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.9%
Two or more races:
12.9%
Hispanic:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.1% Help


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Compare Details Mary Ellen Henderson Middle ranks better than 98.1% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), two or more races (12.9%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is $14,059.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mary Ellen Henderson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary Ellen Henderson Middle 8th of 422 Virginia public middle schools. (See Mary Ellen Henderson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Falls Church City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Falls Church City Public Schools 1st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.98 37th 340 89.1%
2006 66.22 85th 383 77.8%
2007 73.59 41st 387 89.4%
2008 71.98 60th 391 84.7%
2009 60.20 120th 390 69.2%
2010 72.90 53rd 408 87.0%
2011 69.06 71st 413 82.8%
2012 75.03 44th 413 89.3%
2013 78.14 42nd 416 89.9%
2014 87.66 15th 416 96.4%
2015 80.50 34th 412 91.7%
2016 80.03 37th 409 91.0%
2017 78.71 46th 415 88.9%
2018 81.31 26th 413 93.7%
2019 79.66 35th 424 91.7%
2021 87.18 14th 419 96.7%
2022 88.23 10th 415 97.6%
2023 90.53 8th 422 98.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.24 4th 231 98.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.47 6th 411 98.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.69 6th 278 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.75 11th 409 97.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.57 44th 132 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.17 88th 275 68.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.47 2nd 402 99.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 221 17 11 28 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1994 241 17 20 30 2 n/a n/a 0 310
1995 270 14 20 37 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 270 14 20 37 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 275 12 22 39 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1998 269 14 18 30 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 294 10 21 35 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2000 323 15 19 32 1 n/a n/a -4 386
2001 326 19 34 21 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 355 20 52 33 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 355 20 52 33 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 351 19 45 39 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 317 26 37 36 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 314 18 48 35 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 320 19 53 29 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 334 24 45 37 0 n/a n/a 3 443
2009 345 28 48 33 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 324 26 57 44 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2011 333 28 43 52 2 0 14 0 472
2012 349 15 37 56 6 0 38 0 501
2013 339 18 41 58 4 0 48 0 508
2014 363 18 47 58 2 0 54 0 542
2015 372 15 48 59 1 0 47 0 542
2016 374 20 39 72 0 0 48 0 553
2017 391 19 35 85 1 0 56 0 587
2018 389 21 41 94 1 0 55 0 601
2019 383 22 41 91 1 0 61 0 599
2020 419 28 52 87 0 0 76 0 662
2021 371 18 37 87 0 0 84 0 597
2022 359 16 44 82 0 1 84 0 586
2023 371 19 50 65 0 1 75 0 581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 279 52.5 5.3 n/a
1994 310 15.0 n/a n/a
1995 342 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 342 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 350 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 332 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 360 35.0 10.3 0
2000 386 n/a 0.0 0
2001 401 36.8 10.9 n/a
2002 461 47.6 9.7 n/a
2003 461 47.6 9.7 n/a
2004 455 42.4 10.7 n/a
2005 419 41.8 10.0 8.1
2006 416 36.0 11.6 8.4
2007 421 44.7 9.4 7.6
2008 443 30.7 14.4 6.1
2009 455 33.5 13.6 5.1
2010 452 31.9 14.1 7.1
2011 472 33.7 14.0 6.1
2012 501 40.6 12.3 7.2
2013 508 39.8 12.7 5.7
2014 542 44.5 12.1 n/a
2015 542 47.0 11.5 0
2016 553 49.0 11.2 n/a
2017 587 45.6 12.8 n/a
2018 601 47.1 12.7 n/a
2019 599 44.3 13.5 n/a
2020 662 46.5 14.2 0.5
2021 597 42.6 13.9 n/a
2022 586 40.6 14.4 0.5
2023 581 59.0 9.8 9.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 279 52.5 5.3 n/a
1994 310 15.0 n/a n/a
1995 342 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 342 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 350 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 332 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 360 35.0 10.3 0
2000 386 n/a 0.0 0
2001 401 36.8 10.9 n/a
2002 461 47.6 9.7 n/a
2003 461 47.6 9.7 n/a
2004 455 42.4 10.7 n/a
2005 419 41.8 10.0 8.1
2006 416 36.0 11.6 8.4
2007 421 44.7 9.4 7.6
2008 443 30.7 14.4 6.1
2009 455 33.5 13.6 5.1
2010 452 31.9 14.1 7.1
2011 472 33.7 14.0 6.1
2012 501 40.6 12.3 7.2
2013 508 39.8 12.7 5.7
2014 542 44.5 12.1 n/a
2015 542 47.0 11.5 0
2016 553 49.0 11.2 n/a
2017 587 45.6 12.8 n/a
2018 601 47.1 12.7 n/a
2019 599 44.3 13.5 n/a
2020 662 46.5 14.2 0.5
2021 597 42.6 13.9 n/a
2022 586 40.6 14.4 0.5
2023 581 59.0 9.8 9.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $161 (1.3%) $12,433 (98.7%) $12,594
2020 $221 (1.9%) $11,481 (98.1%) $11,702
2021 $152 (1.1%) $13,906 (98.9%) $14,059

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 8th of 422 Middle schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)8785.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Falls Church City Public Schools)8785.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)9196.3
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Falls Church City Public Schools)9196.3
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)8583.6
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Falls Church City Public Schools)8583.6
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)9395.3
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Falls Church City Public Schools)9395.3
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)8685.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Falls Church City Public Schools)8685.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)8676.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Falls Church City Public Schools)8676.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)9384.6
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Falls Church City Public Schools)9384.6
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)8988.8
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Falls Church City Public Schools)8988.8
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)97100
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Falls Church City Public Schools)9297
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)99100
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Falls Church City Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course World History I (Mary Ellen Henderson Middle)9395
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Falls Church City Public Schools)9395
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students599581
 3%
African American2219
 13.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4150
 22%
Hispanic9165
 28.6%
Pacific Islander01
White383371
 3.1%
Two or More Races6175
 23%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Ellen Henderson Middle

Students at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle are 64% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 3% African American.

Yes! Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 422 Virginia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Mary Ellen Henderson Middle.

Students who attend Mary Ellen Henderson Middle usually go on to attend Meridian High


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