Gainesville Middle School

Gainesville Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
8001 Limestone Dr,  Gainesville, VA
Prince William County Public Schools
3.9
3.5
1,363 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Catherine Porter-lucas
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.53

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
49.4%
Hispanic
16%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.9%
Black
12.3%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 12 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
3/1/2016
I attended Gainesville Middle school two years ago for three years and the teachers seemed to be average. I struggled in math and didnt really get the help I needed until eighth grade.
4.0 NicheUser
1/12/2016
Pretty good on all points.
4.0 NicheUser
3/11/2015
During the time that I attended this school, we are required to take a code of behavior test to help us review safety and conduct measures. The teachers and the staff does a good job of taking care of threats/conflicts/health issues, as well as informing families issues that are happening in the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 21 Reviews
2.0 student
3/1/2026
This school has serious safety issues. Students frequently bully one another, which creates an unsafe environment. During my time here, I have noticed that whenever a serious incident is reported, the staff does not seem to take the problem seriously. Many students also often use racial slurs agains...
3.0 parent
12/10/2025
So far my experience with this school as a parent is not great. School management is not great. Teacher did not post their grades on time. so confusing!!
4.0 student
5/15/2025
There are so many bad reviews about this school. Overall it's pretty good, but I will address some issues.Bathrooms: During lunch and class there are girls filming TikToks in the bathroom and making other feel a little bit awkward. Once there was a random cheer team sign-up sheet.Lunch: The food is...
1.0 student
2/28/2025
With my experience in this school it has been super terrible. When I was in sixth grade I was bullied every day and I reported it and nothing was done about it. They use the excuse that that's the whole point of middle school that people will you but you have to get over it. There was a death threat...

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Gainesville Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Gainesville, VA and is served by the Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,363 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Gainesville Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53. The average home value in this area is $710,368. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gainesville High School, Youth for Tomorrow, Covenant Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gainesville Middle School.

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