Washington Irving Middle School in Springfield, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washington Irving Middle School is a suburban public school in Springfield, Virginia that is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It serves 1,204 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 7 - 8

1,204 Students

77 Teachers

8100 Old Keene Mill Rd

Springfield, VA 22152 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Washington Irving Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Cohen

Mr. De Chagas

Ms. Knight

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Washington Irving Middle School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Washington Irving Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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