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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 22101

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School

997

Students

5-star school

Top rankedCooper Middle15^th of 419 Virginia middle schools

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Summary:

The 22101 zip code in Fairfax County, Virginia is home to a single exceptional middle school, Cooper Middle. This school has consistently ranked among the top 25 middle schools in Virginia and maintains a prestigious 5-star rating from School Digger, indicating its outstanding academic performance and learning environment.

Cooper Middle stands out for its exceptional test scores, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects like Mathematics, Science, and English. The school's performance often exceeds the averages of the Fairfax County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia. Additionally, Cooper Middle has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting a strong commitment to student engagement and attendance.

With a sizable enrollment of 1,071 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.1, Cooper Middle provides a well-resourced and personalized learning experience. The school's spending per student is in line with the district and state averages, indicating that its academic excellence is not solely dependent on high funding levels. Overall, Cooper Middle is an exceptional middle school that offers a high-quality education to its students, making it a standout institution within the Fairfax County Public Schools system.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)		SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)		SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 7th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cooper Middle	Public, Magnet	7-8	977 Balls Hill Rd	Mclean	22101	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 442-5800	997	81	12.3	3.1%	478 (47.9%)	20 (2.0%)	75 (7.5%)	328 (32.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (9.5%)	86.7	15^th of 419 public middle schools	96.4%		85.6	19^th of 417 public middle schools	95.4%	4	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.0	100.0	82.0	74.6	91.7	96.6	94.6	$10,015	$270	$9,745

Cities Near Zip Code 22101

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mclean	0.37 mi	8	7^th
Falls Church	1.42 mi	32	229^th
Arlington	2.09 mi	42	131^st
Vienna	3.17 mi	16	49^th
Dunn Loring	3.57 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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