Serving 1,111 students in grades 7-8, Grace E. Metz Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GRACE E. METZ MIDDLE's attendance zone covers the entire Manassas school district, encompassing approximately 9.9 square miles. Most households are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace E. Metz Middle School's student population of 1,111 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,111 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grace E. Metz Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grace E. Metz Middle School is 0.48, 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
#1598 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)25.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-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 Grace E. Metz Middle School's ranking?
Grace E. Metz Middle School is ranked #1598 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grace E. Metz Middle School often compared to?
Grace E. Metz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Grace E. Metz Middle School?
1,111 students attend Grace E. Metz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Grace E. Metz Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grace E. Metz Middle School?
Grace E. Metz Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grace E. Metz Middle School offer ?
Grace E. Metz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grace E. Metz Middle School part of?
Grace E. Metz Middle School is part of Manassas City School District.
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