Sandburg Middle
Alexandria, VA · Middle School · Grades 7-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Sandburg Middle is a middle school located in Alexandria, Virginia. The school serves 1,438 students in grades 7-8.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Sandburg Middle performs below the state average for Virginia. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sandburg Middle has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Sandburg Middle has 1,438 students enrolled in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
Sandburg Middle has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -1.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Sandburg Middle is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools in Alexandria, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.