Below Average
#1494 of 1,851 schools in VA
Parkside Middle
Middle School · Prince William County Public Schools · Manassas, VA
A Prince William County Public Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8602 Mathis Ave, Manassas, VA 20110
- Math 58% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkside Middle score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parkside 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Mayfield IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–6 | 1.3 mi | 861 | Compare → |
| Baldwin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 5–6 | 1.6 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Grace E. Metz MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,076 | 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.
Prince William County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 99
- Rank in district
- #82 of 94
- District spending per student
- $15,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside Middle is listed in Prince William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkside Middle
Parkside Middle is a public middle school in Manassas, VA, part of Prince William County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,392 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,494 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkside Middle
What grades does Parkside Middle serve?
Parkside Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Parkside Middle?
Parkside Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Middle is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkside Middle rank in VA?
Parkside Middle ranks #1,494 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Parkside Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Parkside Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkside Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parkside Middle a charter school?
No, Parkside Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkside Middle a Title I school?
No, Parkside Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkside Middle?
65.2% of students at Parkside 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
- 1,392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (703) 361-3106
- 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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