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SANDBURG MIDDLE

8428 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308Fairfax County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,438
Students
Total enrolled
$19,816
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 38% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 11% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,438 students in grades 07–08 in Alexandria, Virginia.
38% above average funding
District spends $19,816 per pupil, 38% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SANDBURG MIDDLE is a very large middle in Alexandria, Virginia, serving grades 07–08 with 1,438 students. The district invests $19,816 per student — 38% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SANDBURG MIDDLE

1,438
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
94
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution706 male · 732 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 706 students
Student Composition
33%
40%
16%
Asian6%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black16%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510126000474

Academic Outcomes at SANDBURG MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 93th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 22308

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,816Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,816
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,719
Student Support$3,765
Administration$2,378
Operations$2,972
Other$1,982
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,816 spent per student, an estimated $8,778 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
67%
State government
23.3%
Local (property tax)
66.7%
Federal programs
10.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,816/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
GLASGOW MIDDLECARSON MIDDLELONGFELLOW MIDDLEFROST MIDDLE
+1 more
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High School
LAKE BRADDOCK SECONDARYROBINSON SECONDARYHAYFIELD SECONDARYCHANTILLY HIGH
+21 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyFairfax County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFairfax County Public Schools →
Phone: (703)799-6100
NCES ID: 510126000474
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Alexandria seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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District School Rankings
Location
8428 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.