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#894 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 48% in state
George Washington Middle
Middle School · Alexandria City Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
An Alexandria City Public Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Math 50% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Middle score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 60% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$188,211
Median home value
$997,800
Median rent
$2,368/mo
College educated
83.4%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Gunston MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,031 | Compare → |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Middle is listed in Alexandria City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Middle
George Washington Middle is a public middle school in Alexandria, VA, part of Alexandria City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,358 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Middle
What grades does George Washington Middle serve?
George Washington Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend George Washington Middle?
George Washington Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Middle rank in VA?
George Washington Middle ranks #894 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is George Washington Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George Washington Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is George Washington Middle a charter school?
No, George Washington Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Middle a Title I school?
No, George Washington Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Middle?
48.7% of students at George Washington Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alexandria city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (703) 706-4500
- Area population (ZIP 22301)
- 13,830
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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