Gainesville Middle School

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Gainesville Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
8001 Limestone Dr,  Gainesville, VA
Prince William County Public Schools
3.9
3.5
1,403 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Catherine Porter-lucas
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.53

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
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

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
45.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.5%
Hispanic
17%
Black
11%
Two or more races
9.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 12 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
3/2/2018
Gainesville is a very nice school. Most of the teachers are very nice and teach well. The teachers are very involved with the students and the activities and clubs at the school are nice. Food isn't the greatest sometimes.
3.0 Niche User
3/1/2016
Some parents really try to be helpful, but one mistake by a teacher and parents come in and accuse teachers when it is really their childs fault for not paying attention.
3.0 Niche User
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.
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 1,403 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Gainesville Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53. The average home value in this area is $711,520. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gainesville High School, Gainesville High, Youth for Tomorrow, 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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