Rocky Run Middle

Summary:

Rocky Run Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Chantilly, Virginia, serving 936 students in grades 7-8. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rocky Run Middle has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 4th and 20th over the past 10 years. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. The school excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 7 middle schools in Virginia for Asian, African American, and disabled students, as well as for English Language Learners. Rocky Run Middle students demonstrate exceptionally high proficiency rates in mathematics and reading on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, with 80.7% of 7th-grade students and 68.54% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, significantly outpacing the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages. The school also offers a robust advanced course program, with 100% of 7th and 8th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I and Geometry, outpacing the district and state averages.

While Rocky Run Middle outperforms many of the nearby middle schools, such as Carson Middle and Franklin Middle, in academic metrics, these schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in advanced course participation and mathematics proficiency. Rocky Run Middle has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 18%), which is lower than some of the nearby schools, and this may contribute to the school's high academic performance, as socioeconomic status is often correlated with educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 4400 Stringfellow Rd
       Chantilly, VA  20151-2540


(703) 802-7700

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,088 Help


Students who attend Rocky Run Middle usually attend:

High:    Chantilly High

Feeder schools for Rocky Run Middle:

Elementary:    Brookfield Elementary
    Greenbriar West Elementary
    Poplar Tree Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  936

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
42.3%
White:
31.4%
Hispanic:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Compare Details Rocky Run Middle ranks better than 95.2% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 23 ranked middle schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.61. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Rocky Run Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Run Middle is $10,088. 16 middle schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Run Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Run Middle 20th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Rocky Run Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky Run Middle

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 88.44 7th 340 97.9%
2006 86.40 11th 383 97.1%
2007 79.17 22nd 387 94.3%
2008 84.36 9th 391 97.7%
2009 86.27 4th 390 99.0%
2010 85.87 6th 408 98.5%
2011 87.66 5th 413 98.8%
2012 83.10 14th 413 96.6%
2013 91.78 3rd 416 99.3%
2014 89.40 9th 416 97.8%
2015 88.77 4th 412 99.0%
2016 87.85 5th 409 98.8%
2017 87.21 10th 415 97.6%
2018 86.65 7th 413 98.3%
2019 80.33 34th 424 92.0%
2021 86.14 18th 419 95.7%
2022 88.96 9th 415 97.8%
2023 88.46 12th 422 97.2%
2024 85.61 20th 417 95.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.28 10th 231 95.7%
2024 73.12 52nd 237 78.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.51 7th 100 93.0%
2024 74.22 19th 122 84.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.33 73rd 402 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.01 12th 411 97.1%
2024 84.47 20th 407 95.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.95 13th 278 95.3%
2024 90.35 7th 281 97.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.63 4th 114 96.5%
2024 67.66 25th 123 79.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.17 14th 409 96.6%
2024 85.80 21st 407 94.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.36 4th 132 97.0%
2024 79.77 7th 128 94.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.36 3rd 298 99.0%
2024 91.66 7th 299 97.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.93 43rd 275 84.4%
2024 69.50 73rd 272 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rocky Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.59 12th 402 97.0%
2024 83.66 14th 396 96.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Open Quote This place is the best! it has great teachers and students to befriend. There is zero bullying. I only started this year and I love it! There are also clubs afterschool and don't worry about pick up, there are late buses. This school is amazing! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rocky Run Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 730 730
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 755 755
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 814 814
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 835 835
1993 837 58 68 31 4 n/a n/a 0 998
1994 876 61 98 29 4 n/a n/a 0 1068
1995 950 87 122 50 3 n/a n/a 0 1212
1996 950 87 122 50 3 n/a n/a 0 1212
1997 951 87 142 43 3 n/a n/a 0 1226
1998 987 75 164 52 3 n/a n/a 0 1281
1999 977 70 181 56 2 n/a n/a 0 1286
2000 955 66 184 69 1 n/a n/a -4 1271
2001 928 81 248 104 3 n/a n/a 0 1364
2002 490 36 144 48 4 n/a n/a 29 751
2003 490 36 144 48 4 n/a n/a 29 751
2004 518 34 156 54 4 n/a n/a 37 803
2005 513 44 183 56 3 n/a n/a 35 834
2006 449 50 193 58 3 n/a n/a 40 793
2007 448 49 205 69 9 n/a n/a 44 824
2008 454 35 217 61 10 n/a n/a 43 820
2009 480 38 241 72 6 n/a n/a 45 882
2010 468 46 290 83 4 n/a n/a 64 955
2011 434 45 329 104 2 1 54 0 969
2012 434 43 352 118 0 0 52 0 999
2013 414 34 401 111 1 0 61 0 1022
2014 423 43 457 120 3 0 55 0 1101
2015 429 62 463 122 2 0 59 0 1137
2016 440 57 484 121 1 2 63 0 1168
2017 454 48 547 128 4 1 76 0 1258
2018 426 49 625 144 3 2 73 0 1322
2019 406 52 608 153 0 2 60 0 1281
2020 370 53 514 153 3 1 56 0 1150
2021 345 43 465 134 6 2 55 0 1050
2022 333 48 445 126 6 2 55 0 1015
2023 294 64 396 123 4 1 54 0 936

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rocky Run Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 730 42.0 17.3 n/a
1990 755 44.5 16.9 n/a
1991 814 50.0 16.2 n/a
1992 835 50.9 16.4 n/a
1993 998 69.1 14.4 n/a
1994 1068 64.2 n/a 4.5
1995 1212 n/a 0.0 3.6
1996 1212 n/a 0.0 3.6
1997 1226 n/a 0.0 4.9
1998 1281 n/a 0.0 4.8
1999 1286 82.0 15.7 6.1
2000 1271 n/a 0.0 6.3
2001 1364 88.4 15.4 6.6
2002 751 70.7 10.6 7.6
2003 751 70.7 10.6 7.6
2004 803 51.6 15.6 8
2005 834 50.0 16.7 7.6
2006 793 57.0 13.9 7.4
2007 824 66.1 12.5 9.7
2008 820 44.4 18.5 10.3
2009 882 45.5 19.4 9.4
2010 955 46.6 20.4 12.8
2011 969 51.3 18.8 12.5
2012 999 65.8 15.1 11.4
2013 1022 65.0 15.7 11.6
2014 1101 70.2 15.6 12.7
2015 1137 73.0 15.5 11.5
2016 1168 74.0 15.7 10.2
2017 1258 72.6 17.3 9.9
2018 1322 79.3 16.6 12.5
2019 1281 78.8 16.2 12.5
2020 1150 71.5 16.0 14.9
2021 1050 68.2 15.3 n/a
2022 1015 65.3 15.5 16.8
2023 936 60.0 15.6 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rocky Run Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 730 42.0 17.3 n/a
1990 755 44.5 16.9 n/a
1991 814 50.0 16.2 n/a
1992 835 50.9 16.4 n/a
1993 998 69.1 14.4 n/a
1994 1068 64.2 n/a 4.5
1995 1212 n/a 0.0 3.6
1996 1212 n/a 0.0 3.6
1997 1226 n/a 0.0 4.9
1998 1281 n/a 0.0 4.8
1999 1286 82.0 15.7 6.1
2000 1271 n/a 0.0 6.3
2001 1364 88.4 15.4 6.6
2002 751 70.7 10.6 7.6
2003 751 70.7 10.6 7.6
2004 803 51.6 15.6 8
2005 834 50.0 16.7 7.6
2006 793 57.0 13.9 7.4
2007 824 66.1 12.5 9.7
2008 820 44.4 18.5 10.3
2009 882 45.5 19.4 9.4
2010 955 46.6 20.4 12.8
2011 969 51.3 18.8 12.5
2012 999 65.8 15.1 11.4
2013 1022 65.0 15.7 11.6
2014 1101 70.2 15.6 12.7
2015 1137 73.0 15.5 11.5
2016 1168 74.0 15.7 10.2
2017 1258 72.6 17.3 9.9
2018 1322 79.3 16.6 12.5
2019 1281 78.8 16.2 12.5
2020 1150 71.5 16.0 14.9
2021 1050 68.2 15.3 n/a
2022 1015 65.3 15.5 16.8
2023 936 60.0 15.6 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Run Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $245 (2.8%) $8,466 (97.2%) $8,711
2020 $229 (2.5%) $8,813 (97.5%) $9,043
2021 $190 (1.9%) $9,898 (98.1%) $10,088

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Run Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 12th of 422 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Run Middle)7572.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8654.7
 31.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Rocky Run Middle)9391
 2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8478.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rocky Run Middle)9376.2
 16.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8339.8
 43.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Rocky Run Middle)9389.3
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8370.4
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Rocky Run Middle)9392.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8277.4
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Rocky Run Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Rocky Run Middle)10098
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Rocky Run Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1281936
 26.9%
African American5264
 23.1%
American Indian04
Asian608396
 34.9%
Hispanic153123
 19.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White406294
 27.6%
Two or More Races6054
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%18.8%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Run Middle

Students who attend Rocky Run Middle usually go on to attend Chantilly High

Students at Rocky Run Middle are 42% Asian, 31% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Yes! Rocky Run Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 417 Virginia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 936 students attended Rocky Run Middle.


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