George Washington Middle School

1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,369 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

George Washington Middle School's student population of 1,369 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,369 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#905 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Washington Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of George Washington Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
40%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Washington Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Washington Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George Washington Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Washington Middle School's ranking?
George Washington Middle School is ranked #905 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are George Washington Middle School often compared to?
George Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis C. Hammond Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
1,369 students attend George Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of George Washington Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington Middle School offer ?
George Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Middle School part of?
George Washington Middle School is part of Alexandria City School District.
In what neighborhood is George Washington Middle School located?
George Washington Middle School is located in the Potomac West neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Potomac West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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