George Washington Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22301 · Alexandria City Public Schools
#121 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#1800 of 15,369 nationally
About George Washington Middle
George Washington Middle is a public middle located in Alexandria, in the Alexandria City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,458 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 121st of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,458.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; George Washington Middle ranks 19th of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George Washington Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Washington Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students · 863 m away
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 902 m away
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students · 1.4 km away
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 2.0 km away
George Mason Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 2.1 km away
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students · 2.4 km away
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 2.4 km away
Alexandria City High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,655 students · 2.7 km away
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 3.5 km away
Cameron Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,443 students
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1,436 students
Lake Ridge Middle
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1,487 students
Larkspur Middle
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1,488 students
Bailey Bridge Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is George Washington Middle a good school?
George Washington Middle has a Success Index (US) of 78.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #121 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George Washington Middle rank in Virginia?
George Washington Middle ranks #121 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #1800 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Washington Middle?
George Washington Middle had 1,458 students in 2025.
Is George Washington Middle a elementary school or a high school?
George Washington Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Washington Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Washington Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.