At a glance
Reported students
882
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684
Rocky Run Middle: 882 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,017
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Rocky Run Middle
Rocky Run Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Chantilly. It is one of 218 current school records connected to Fairfax County Public Schools. NCES reports 882 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (39.7%) and White (33.6%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rocky Run Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.6%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black5.4%
- Asian39.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fairfax County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holmes Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
881 reported students
Poe Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
879 reported students
Herndon Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
895 reported students
Liberty Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
913 reported students
Whitman Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
828 reported students
South County Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
943 reported students
Public schools near Rocky Run Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 798 | 2.3 mi |
| Stone Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 718 | 2.7 mi |
| Carson Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 1,358 | 3.7 mi |
| Johnson Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 1,165 | 4.6 mi |
| Liberty Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 913 | 4.8 mi |
| Hughes Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 1,012 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Run Middle
What grades does Rocky Run Middle serve?
Rocky Run Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fairfax County Public Schools.
How many students attend Rocky Run Middle?
Rocky Run Middle reported 882 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,017 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Run Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 882 students and 58.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rocky Run Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocky Run Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairfax County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rocky Run Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocky Run Middle in?
Rocky Run Middle is part of Fairfax County Public Schools, based in Falls Church, VA, which operates 218 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocky Run Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Middle (2.3 mi), Stone Middle (2.7 mi), Carson Middle (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.