Rachel Carson Middle School

Rachel Carson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
13618 McLearen Rd,  Herndon, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
4.1
4.1
1,446 Students
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School Details

Head of School
Mr. August Frattali
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
92%

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Academics
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Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
47.1%
White
27.8%
Black
9%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
7%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#10 Best Public MS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 15 Reviews
4.0 Alum
4/7/2020
It was a good and welcoming experience. The school has some really good teachers who are eager to teach. I can say that Carson is one of the best schools I have attended.
5.0 Alum
11/9/2018
Carson Middle School helped me very much. The teachers were extremely helpful, there we many fun clubs and after school activities. Overall, Carson helped prepare me for high school.
5.0 Middle School Student
1/24/2018
Really great school. They have many interesting teachers and the students are all pretty nice. You don't have to be popular to have fun at this school. It's filled with nerds and people who don't really care about this stuff.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 14 Reviews
2.0 other
10/1/2024
As an alumnus of Rachel Carson, I wish I could look back fondly on my time there, but unfortunately, the school's consistent failure to provide a safe environment overshadows much of my experience. While the academics were decent, the lack of attention to student safety was alarming. Incidents that...
1.0 parent
8/18/2024
Our experience at Carson led us to leave FCPS for private school. More time was spent educating my kids about social justice campaigns and pronouns than academics. My children graduated with near perfect grades despite performing below grade level in mathematics and writing.
5.0 student
4/3/2024
Amazing school with the best teachers and great friends. I love this school!!
3.0 other
12/14/2021
I sent my student to this school because they are an AAP school. For the most part they have done an adequate job. However, they cant be bothered returning calls or emails from parents. The administrators at this school have been non-responsive when I have attempted to call asking specific questions...

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