Gainesville Middle School

8001 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,396 students in grades 6-8, Gainesville Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gainesville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Gainesville Middle School's student population of 1,396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,396 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Gainesville Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gainesville Middle School is 0.68, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#498 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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58%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gainesville 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.
84%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gainesville 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
18%
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Black
11%
22%
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White
51%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Gainesville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gainesville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gainesville Middle School's ranking?
Gainesville Middle School is ranked #498 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Gainesville Middle School often compared to?
Gainesville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E.h. Marsteller Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Gainesville Middle School?
1,396 students attend Gainesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gainesville Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gainesville Middle School?
Gainesville Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gainesville Middle School offer ?
Gainesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gainesville Middle School part of?
Gainesville Middle School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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