Herbert J. Saunders Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Manassas, Virginia 20112 · Prince William County Public Schools
#177 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#2651 of 15,369 nationally
About Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Herbert J. Saunders Middle is a public middle located in Manassas, in the Prince William County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,198 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 177th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,198.
There are 31 schools in Manassas; Herbert J. Saunders Middle ranks 8th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 Herbert J. Saunders Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rosa Parks Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 899 m away
C.D. Hylton High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,859 students · 1.3 km away
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students · 1.7 km away
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 1.8 km away
Sonnie Penn Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students · 2.9 km away
Coles Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 3.0 km away
Kyle R. Wilson Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
875 students · 3.0 km away
Enterprise Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 3.0 km away
Louise A. Benton Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,339 students · 3.1 km away
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students · 3.4 km away
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Rippon Middle
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Independence Middle
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Irving Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herbert J. Saunders Middle a good school?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle has a Success Index (US) of 73.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #177 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 Herbert J. Saunders Middle rank in Virginia?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle ranks #177 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #2651 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herbert J. Saunders Middle?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle had 1,198 students in 2025.
Is Herbert J. Saunders Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herbert J. Saunders Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herbert J. Saunders Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.