Williamsburg Middle School

3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 840 students in grades 6-8, Williamsburg Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Williamsburg Middle School's student population of 840 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
840 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Williamsburg Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsburg Middle School is 0.47, 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
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State Level (VA)
#30 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
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84%
54%
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94%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
1%
22%
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White
71%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williamsburg Middle School's ranking?
Williamsburg Middle School is ranked #30 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Williamsburg Middle School often compared to?
Williamsburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swanson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Williamsburg Middle School?
840 students attend Williamsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Williamsburg Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsburg Middle School?
Williamsburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williamsburg Middle School offer ?
Williamsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamsburg Middle School part of?
Williamsburg Middle School is part of Arlington Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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