Whitman Middle School

Whitman Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
2500 Parkers Ln,  Alexandria, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
3.5
2.6
1,020 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jean Bell
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
228:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
49.6%
White
20%
Black
19.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 3 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/2/2023
I only attended this school for one academic year in 7th grade (2018-2019), but from what I've experienced, it was slightly more tolerable than what I had to face the past few years or so before. However, that's still not saying much. Unfortunately, I don't look back on the teachers I had here very fondly (especially one, but I won't say who it is), and the sad thing is that most of the time, it wasn't even their fault. Sure, there were moments when I witnessed a few of my teachers treat my classmates unfairly, but the majority of the time, the students were being unruly and disruptive, so some moments when my teachers snapped at us were arguably justified. That being said, it's not all bad, though. The teachers I had still cared about their jobs and the education of their students (especially one, but again, I won't say who.) I honestly feel bad for them for having to put up with my classmates' shenanigans. Overall, I'm glad I went here, but the experience could have been much better.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 29 Reviews
3.0 student
9/4/2025
I started at this school 3 weeks ago and so far its been pretty good
1.0 teacher
5/17/2025
If you’re a teacher considering working here, please think twice. I’ve been in education for many years, and I’ve never worked at a school with a more toxic culture or less support for staff.At new teacher orientation, one of the first things the principal told us was that he had to let some teacher...
1.0 other
4/26/2025
This school administration does not support teachers dealing with disruptive classroom behavior, in fact they actually have it out for them. If administration does not personally like you and children are doing poorly because of they never turn work in, it is automatically your fault and admin WILL...
2.0 student
3/26/2025
The school is very cheap with some things, such as supplying teachers and providing cleaning supplies. No matter how much I see the janitors clean, it still seems filthy. The school is overly strict with bathroom rules, and being late to class can land you in ISS and result in a call home. There are...

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Whitman Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Alexandria, VA, in the Hybla Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,020 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Whitman 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 $797,544. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bryant Alternative Learning Center, Bryant High School, Mount Vernon High, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whitman Middle School.

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