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#1795 of 1,851 schools in VA
Grace E. Metz Middle
Middle School · Manassas City Public Schools · Manassas, VA
A Manassas City Public Schools middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9950 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA 20110
- Math 29% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grace E. Metz Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grace E. Metz Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manassas), 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
$120,397
Median home value
$445,300
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,392 | Compare → |
| Manassas Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Unity Braxton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Matthew's Center for Visual LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.9 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Manassas City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grace E. Metz Middle is listed in Manassas City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grace E. Metz Middle
Grace E. Metz Middle is a public middle school in Manassas, VA, part of Manassas City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,076 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,795 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace E. Metz Middle
What grades does Grace E. Metz Middle serve?
Grace E. Metz Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Grace E. Metz Middle?
Grace E. Metz Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,076 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace E. Metz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace E. Metz Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grace E. Metz Middle rank in VA?
Grace E. Metz Middle ranks #1,795 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Grace E. Metz Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace E. Metz Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Grace E. Metz Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace E. Metz Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grace E. Metz Middle a charter school?
No, Grace E. Metz Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grace E. Metz Middle a Title I school?
No, Grace E. Metz Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grace E. Metz Middle?
67.8% of students at Grace E. Metz 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manassas city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (571) 377-6800
- Area population (ZIP 20110)
- 49,452
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 20110; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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