Very Good
#392 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 21% in state
Swanson Middle
Middle School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5800 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205
- Math 74% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swanson Middle score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 79% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (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
19.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Swanson 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$192,951
Median home value
$1,070,500
Median rent
$1,843/mo
College educated
79.7%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,004 | Compare → |
| Dorothy Hamm MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Williamsburg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 855 | Compare → |
| Jefferson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,088 | 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.
Arlington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #18 of 36
- District spending per student
- $23,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swanson Middle is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swanson Middle
Swanson Middle is a public middle school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 964 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swanson Middle
What grades does Swanson Middle serve?
Swanson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Swanson Middle?
Swanson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 964 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanson Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swanson Middle rank in VA?
Swanson Middle ranks #392 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Swanson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Swanson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Swanson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swanson Middle has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Swanson Middle a charter school?
No, Swanson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swanson Middle a Title I school?
No, Swanson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swanson Middle?
19.9% of students at Swanson 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
- 964
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (703) 228-5500
- Area population (ZIP 22205)
- 17,566
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
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 22205; 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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