Serving 993 students in grades 6-8, Swanson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Swanson Middle School serves the northwest part of Arlington, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swanson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Swanson Middle School's student population of 993 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
993 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swanson 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 Swanson Middle School is 0.65, 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
#345 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-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 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Swanson Middle School's ranking?
Swanson Middle School is ranked #345 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Swanson Middle School often compared to?
Swanson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsburg Middle School, Kenmore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Swanson Middle School?
993 students attend Swanson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Swanson Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swanson Middle School?
Swanson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swanson Middle School offer ?
Swanson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swanson Middle School part of?
Swanson Middle School is part of Arlington County School District.
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