Excellent
#9 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 1% in state
Williamsburg Middle
Middle School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3600 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207
- Math 94% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 97% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williamsburg Middle score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 94% (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
2.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Williamsburg 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$237,126
Median home value
$1,201,800
Median rent
$2,305/mo
College educated
78.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,253 | Compare → |
| Swanson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| Dorothy Hamm MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Mary Ellen Henderson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 611 | 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
- #2 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
Williamsburg Middle is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamsburg Middle
Williamsburg Middle is a public middle school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 855 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamsburg Middle
What grades does Williamsburg Middle serve?
Williamsburg Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Williamsburg Middle?
Williamsburg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 855 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Middle is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamsburg Middle rank in VA?
Williamsburg Middle ranks #9 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Williamsburg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamsburg Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Williamsburg Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamsburg Middle has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Williamsburg Middle a charter school?
No, Williamsburg Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamsburg Middle a Title I school?
No, Williamsburg Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamsburg Middle?
2.7% of students at Williamsburg 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
- 855
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (703) 228-5450
- Area population (ZIP 22207)
- 35,186
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 22207; 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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