Swanson Middle School

Swanson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5800 Washington Blvd,  Arlington, VA
Arlington Public Schools
3.1
4.2
962 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bridget Loft
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
83%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
203:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
53.5%
Hispanic
21.3%
Two or more races
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.7%
Black
6.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best Public MS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 7 Reviews
5.0 Alum
11/16/2016
The county is crazy about test scores, so they really push everyone to take harder math classes, but overall, this school is great. The teachers care a lot about what they do, the area is nice, and the students are always learning and taking advantage of the opportunities there. I spent all of my three years of middle school at Swanson, and although not all of the kids were nice, it gave me an incredibly strong foundation for the rest of my academic career.
4.0 NicheUser
8/24/2016
Well, at least 7th grade. Fun, great teachers, really educational...
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
4.0 student
10/15/2022
oh boy swanson is built different. my grandfather went there my dad went there and so did I, so pretty much its an old school and they haven’t won much to modernize it. The teachers are mid the counselors are mid. Students are below mid but the assistant principals for each grade are absolutely amaz...
1.0 parent
5/3/2021
What passes for "education" at Swanson Middle School is highly politicized and there is very little tolerance for viewpoint diversity.Like other district schools, there has been notably less rigor at Swanson in recent years (a trend that is likely to continue).
5.0 parent
3/8/2020
Excellent. We have seen teachers who are teaching as a part of their personal mission. We are so grateful for our kids to be able to benefit from adults who are dedicated to doing good for young people.
5.0 student
4/13/2019
amazing because i have so many wonderful diverse friends and i learn so much

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Swanson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Arlington, VA and is served by the Arlington Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 962 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Swanson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,188,032. Discover additional schools in the area, like Langston High School Continuation Program, Washington Liberty High School, Yorktown High School, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Swanson Middle School.

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