Serving 1,153 students in grades 6-8, E.h. Marsteller 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 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: E.H. Marsteller Middle serves the northwest part of Bristow, VA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E.h. Marsteller Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
E.h. Marsteller Middle School's student population of 1,153 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,153 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
E.h. Marsteller Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.h. Marsteller Middle School is 0.70, which is less 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
#445 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.h. Marsteller Middle School's ranking?
E.h. Marsteller Middle School is ranked #445 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are E.h. Marsteller Middle School often compared to?
E.h. Marsteller Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gainesville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend E.h. Marsteller Middle School?
1,153 students attend E.h. Marsteller Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of E.h. Marsteller Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E.h. Marsteller Middle School?
E.h. Marsteller Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does E.h. Marsteller Middle School offer ?
E.h. Marsteller Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E.h. Marsteller Middle School part of?
E.h. Marsteller Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.
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