Serving 1,403 students in grades 6-8, Gainesville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), 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: 1,403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gainesville Middle serves the northwest part of Gainesville, VA, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gainesville Middle School's student population of 1,403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the High Flying Hawks
School Rankings
Gainesville Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gainesville Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
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)72%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-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 Gainesville Middle School's ranking?
Gainesville Middle School is ranked #229 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Ronald Wilson Reagan 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 68% 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?
1,403 students attend Gainesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Gainesville Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 9% 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gainesville Middle School part of?
Gainesville Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.
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