Swanson Middle School

Swanson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5800 Washington Blvd,  Arlington, VA
Westover Village Neighborhood
Arlington Public Schools
3.1
4.2
962 Students
A
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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
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.8%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
2
Equity
7
Student Progress
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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%
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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 6 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
8/24/2016
My daughter had some unsatisfactory experiences in 6th grade, but the teachers went above and beyond in 7th.
4.0 NicheUser
8/24/2016
Well, at least 7th grade. Fun, great teachers, really educational...
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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...
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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).
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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.
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5.0 student
4/13/2019
amazing because i have so many wonderful diverse friends and i learn so much
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