Thoreau Middle School

Thoreau Middle School is one of several schools in the Vienna area.

Main entrance to Thoreau Middle School in Vienna.

Thoreau Middle School offers quality education to those living in Vienna.

Thoreau Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

2505 Cedar Ln, Vienna, VA

Fairfax County Public Schools

4.4

3.3

1,246 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Greg Hood

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
75%

Reading Proficiency
90%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

90%

Math Proficiency

75%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

18.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

205:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.8%

Female

46.2%

White

52%

Asian or Pacific Islander

19.6%

Hispanic

15.7%

Two or more races

Black

4.4%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

3/20/2016

All around wonderful middle school. Academics are strong, extra curricular strong. Most importantly they have a positive and nurturing climate for optimal learning and growth.

5.0 NicheUser

3/20/2016

FCPS has good policies in place

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5.0 student

2/1/2026

I feel like I want to stay in Thoreau since this place has a very safe learning environment which most schools don't. Some schools are not very interactive with the students but TMS is the opposite. When a student bullies others, the staff actually takes this seriously. There is a officer in the sch...

1.0 other

1/5/2026

Thoreau Middle School was a very disappointing experience. Even though there was an on-campus school officer, students still got beat up, and bullying was a serious problem. Many students were openly racist and homophobic, and it did not feel like a safe or welcoming environment at all.While there w...

4.0 student

2/15/2025

I am currently an 8th grader at TMS. I've seen the worse side of the school, and the better side. I'll start with the good things I've noticed. There isn't too much homework, most of the teachers are good, and administrations is alright (could be better, but honestly, not a huge problem).The problem...

3.0 student

2/13/2025

teachers are nice.environment is good but i mean. the food is bad

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Thoreau Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Vienna, VA, in the Dunn Loring neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,246 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Thoreau Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,423,996. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kilmer Center, Madison High, Oakton High, and more. Learn more about what Vienna has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thoreau Middle School.

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