Gunston Middle School
Gunston Middle School serves 1,023 students in grades 6-8.
Gunston Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gunston Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Gunston Middle School's student population of 1,023 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,023 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gunston Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gunston Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1105 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 63% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 16% |
| Black | 14% | 22% |
| White | 34% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gunston Middle School is T.c. Williams High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jefferson Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oakridge Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Oakridge Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 798 students10
0.2 miles
1414 24th St S
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 228-5840 0.2 PK-5 798 - Alexandria Charles Barrett Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 74%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 503 students10
0.7 miles
1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6960 0.7 PK-5 503 - Alexandria Cora Kelly Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 426 students10
0.9 miles
3600 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 706-4420 0.9 PK-5 426 - Arlington Drew Model Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 64%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 695 students10
1.0 miles
3500 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-5825 1 PK-5 695 - Arlington Hoffman-boston Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 526 students10
1.0 miles
1415 S Queen St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5845 1 PK-5 526
School Reviews
| 5 Gunston Middle School is an amazing school: supportive, inclusive, and the perfect size. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Apeops |
| 2 This school suffered from overcrowding last year. This meant that teachers were overwhelmed and did not have time to actually answer questions or explain material except afterschool. Also there was the transition to iPad. Most work was assigned and collected exclusively by electronic means which was impeded by software problems. It was very difficult to reach guidance counselors and IT contact because of huge number of students. - Posted by Parent - bhron |
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