Gunston Middle

Gunston Middle serves 1,031 students in grades 6 through 8 in Arlington, Virginia, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 supported by 75 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks #782 out of 1,856 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 58th percentile among Virginia schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10, indicating solid performance with room for academic growth. As a regular public school in Arlington County, Gunston Middle draws from a well-educated and affluent community where 79% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $130,772.

The surrounding neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of just 5.2%, with median home values of $549,100, reflecting the area's economic stability. The school's substantial enrollment makes it one of the larger middle schools in the region, allowing for diverse programming opportunities while maintaining reasonable class sizes through its favorable student-teacher ratio. Gunston Middle operates within Arlington's comprehensive public school system, benefiting from the county's commitment to educational excellence and community support.

Located on South Lang Street in this mid-size city setting, Gunston Middle sits in a thriving suburban community that values education and provides students with access to the cultural and professional opportunities of the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.