Herbert J. Saunders Middle School

Herbert J. Saunders Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
13557 Spriggs Rd,  Manassas, VA
Prince William County Public Schools
3.6
1,200 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Myca Gray
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
78%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
263:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
33.9%
White
27.4%
Black
19.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.2%
Two or more races
7.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Most Diverse Public MS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 28 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/1/2025
I have experienced nothing but EXCELLENCE. My son just completed his first year (6 grade) and he has grown. I received weekly updates on his performance. I am proud to say he is doing very well. I really felt involved.
2.0 student
7/8/2025
This school was a very heavy experience for me, first off it took me months to get help with bullying not to mention students swearing, making jokes about serious topics, and they don’t even bat an eye to care, yes some of the teacher are amazing and outstanding and very helpful, but some teachers a...
5.0 parent
4/14/2025
It's not often shared with families outside of the community, but it's a well known fact that students who've completed a full year at Saunders Middle are given a real life unicorn. It's true. Now, the families do have to sign a waiver and are responsible for food and medical, but it's theirs to kee...
1.0 parent
1/12/2025
Saunders Middle School is the worst school by far. I sent my children to this school for 8th grade. The learning environment was inappropriate and suffocating. My children could not learn a single thing being in that school and I will not bring them back or enroll them to this school again. The bull...

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Herbert J. Saunders Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Manassas, VA, in the Independent Hill neighborhood, and is served by the Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,200 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Herbert J. Saunders Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $624,206. Discover additional schools in the area, like C.D. Hylton High School, Charles J. Colgan Senior High School, Heritage Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Manassas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Herbert J. Saunders Middle School.

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