Key Middle School
Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: (703) 313-3900
District: Fairfax County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 7,8 • 703 students
Key Middle School, a public school located in Springfield, VA, serves grades 7-8 in the Fairfax County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Key Middle School is a public school located in Springfield, VA. 703 students attend Key Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: December 10, 2025
I have now experienced two separate, serious safety failures at this school, and in both cases the front office receptionist responded with dismissiveness and a shocking lack of urgency.
The first incident:
My child normally rides the bus, and I called the school to let them know I would be picking him up. On the phone, I was told to go to the kiss-and-ride area yet no one confirmed whether my child had been alerted to go there, and despite me telling them this was a change, they didnt take any steps to do so themselves, as if they expected my child to magically know or carry a phone in class. My partner went in, and the receptionist basically shooed him out, saying it was too late and he could catch my son when he was dismissed. When I went in myself, I was literally told thats not my problem. This wasnt concern, this wasnt urgency it was dismissiveness in its purest form.
The second incident:
On another day, a bus that is not assigned to our stop pulled up and actively honked and urged the children to get on. The kids were already walking toward this bus when their real bus arrived. When I called the school to report this, the receptionist said yeaaahhh the school doesnt handle that, youre gonna want to talk to transportation, clearly minimizing the situation. I had to insist to be transferred to someone so it could actually be addressed. This is the same pattern Ive seen before dismissive, unconcerned, and doing the bare minimum instead of ensuring childrens safety.
Both incidents show a repeated pattern of indifference and lack of accountability. Parents rely on the school to protect their children, yet the front desk has repeatedly shown dismissiveness, minimal effort, and lack of responsibility. Families deserve a school office that acts with urgency, listens to parents, and properly coordinates whenever childrens safety is at stake.
Posted: December 10, 2025
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Posted: December 4, 2023
Pretty fun school. I really like going to the cross country team practice after school and theater club with my friends
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Posted: October 18, 2023
Thes shoool dosnt help me at all- (my grammer from English)
(For real though no one cares about their grades and this school has a lot of fights, vaping and negative people.)
Posted: October 18, 2023
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Posted: May 20, 2023
Im not sure who these other ppl are, but this school has great staff and offer wonderful opportunities for our children.
Posted: May 20, 2023
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Posted: November 16, 2022
What a lovely school! For one, the theatre and archery programs are exemplary. The student body is smaller than some of the other neighboring schools, but the students have real potential, and I hope to see good results carry over into high school and even college in the not too distant future. The building and grounds are good
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Posted: July 25, 2022
My daughter graduated this year from Key MS. The advanced academics path (IB Middle Years Program) was a great fit for her and I feel she's ready to continue the IB Diploma program in high school. I liked that Key MS has a smaller population and environment than other overcrowded schools around the area. It seems my daughter always had personalized attention with her teachers.
Posted: July 25, 2022
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Posted: March 24, 2021
VERY unsafe, do not send your child here. Just please, DONT. Stay safe.
Posted: March 24, 2021
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Posted: June 5, 2018
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Posted: June 5, 2018
This school is awful from the teachers to the students. There are fights everyday, peer pressure is enormous, the teachers do not work with kids who have different learning styles, the children have different agendas in school and no one really cares about grades. I am moving and will not allow my child to go to key again next year. This has been an overall horrible experience. The only good part is the counselor is great and listens helps and works with the kids.
Posted: December 28, 2014
dr. lark the school principal and mr. miller help every way the can and the teachers are good.
Posted: November 26, 2013
I have a daughter in 8th grade and another that just left this school and is now in 9th grade. Our experience has been incredible. Both of my daughters have excelled at this school. The principal and vice principal are real humans who care about the children. My daughter's were involved with band and did several hours of volunteer work in the community. I highly recommend this school. My third daughter will be attending soon and I'm happy about it.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Greenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 0.4 mi | |
| 2 | Hayfield Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria/Kingstowne | VA | 1.3 mi | |
| 3 | Kingstowne | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 1.3 mi | |
| 4 | Cardinal Square | Condominium/Townhouse | West Springfield | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 5 | North Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 6 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 7 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 8 | West Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | West Springfield | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 9 | Cardinal Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | West Springfield | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 10 | Terra Grande | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 4 mi | |
| 11 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4 mi | |
| 12 | Huntley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4 mi | |
| 13 | Grove at Huntley Meadow | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 14 | Springfield Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 15 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 16 | Newington Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 5.1 mi | |
| 17 | Burke Station Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 18 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 5.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Kingstowne | Alexandria | VA | 1.3 mi | |
| 2 | Fairfax County | Springfield | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 3 | Springfield | Springfield | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 4 | Daventry | Springfield | VA | 2.9 mi | |
| 5 | West Springfield | West Springfield | VA | 3.3 mi | |
| 6 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 4 mi | |
| 7 | Mt. Vernon | Alexandria | VA | 4.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mark Center Alexandria | 4.2 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 4.8 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 6.6 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 7.7 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 8.3 mi. |
| Pentagon | 8.4 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 8.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 9.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 9.9 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 11 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 11.3 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 13.2 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 14.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 15.8 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 17.2 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 23 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 31 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 31.4 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 38.8 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 39.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 43 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 47.7 mi. |
| Fort AP Hill | 49.6 mi. |
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