George Washington Middle School

George Washington Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1005 Mount Vernon Ave,  Alexandria, VA
Alexandria City Public Schools
2.5
4.4
1,441 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
70%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
225:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
40.3%
White
35.9%
Black
17.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
1.0
7/24/2023
I don't like it a lot of the teachers do not seem dedicated the school is not a good learning environment and the building is falling apart. 2/10
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 73 Reviews
2.0 student
6/28/2025
You need to be mentally tough to go to this school. There are about 3 fights everyday in each grade at this school and the teachers and staff just watch it happen. One of the gym teachers is sexist, cusses at students, throws stuff at people, and insults people. I know this is true because it recent...
2.0 student
1/9/2025
This school is weird, they don't take care of problems, they ignore and forget.
2.0 parent
9/17/2024
There are some excellent teachers at this school. The school is a crazy mess though because the administration is so bad. If your child is skilled at avoiding bullies and doesn't need any extra help then they would do fine at this school. Just have them practice not going to the bathroom all day bef...
2.0 student
5/18/2024
At this school, the students are really mean, and u get judged by literally everyone u see.

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George Washington Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Alexandria, VA and is served by the Alexandria City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,441 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. George Washington Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,225,218. Discover additional schools in the area, like Governor's Health Science Academy, Alexandria City High School, T. C. Williams High School Minnie Howard Campus, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near George Washington Middle School.

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