Swanson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arlington, Virginia 22205 · Arlington County Public Schools
#20 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#232 of 15,369 nationally
About Swanson Middle
Swanson Middle is a public middle located in Arlington, in the Arlington County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 993 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 20th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 993.
There are 36 schools in Arlington; Swanson Middle ranks 8th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)93%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.9%
- 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 Swanson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.9%
- 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
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 93%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Swanson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cardinal Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students · 476 m away
Arlington Traditional
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students · 838 m away
Ashlawn Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 1.2 km away
Escuela Key Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 1.5 km away
Glebe Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 1.9 km away
Integration Station
Arlington · Public other · Grades PK–PK
34 students · 2.0 km away
Tuckahoe Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 2.0 km away
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
539 students · 2.1 km away
Kenmore Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students · 2.1 km away
Arlington Community High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
156 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Jackson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
991 students
H.H. Poole Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
Corporate Landing Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Cooper Middle
McLean · Public middle · Grades 7–8
997 students
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Swanson Middle a good school?
Swanson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 90.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #20 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 Swanson Middle rank in Virginia?
Swanson Middle ranks #20 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #232 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Swanson Middle?
Swanson Middle had 993 students in 2025.
Is Swanson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Swanson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Swanson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swanson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.