Serving 1,129 students in grades 6-8, Bull Run Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bull Run Middle serves the northwest part of Gainesville, VA, covering an area of approximately 32.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bull Run Middle School's student population of 1,129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Bull Run Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bull Run Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
15%
8%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
10%
21%
White
40%
44%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Forest Green and Gold
School Mascot
The Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bull Run Middle School's ranking?
Bull Run Middle School is ranked #790 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bull Run Middle School often compared to?
Bull Run Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unity Braxton Middle School, Gainesville Middle School, E.h. Marsteller Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bull Run Middle School?
1,129 students attend Bull Run Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bull Run Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bull Run Middle School?
Bull Run Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bull Run Middle School offer ?
Bull Run Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bull Run Middle School part of?
Bull Run Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.
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