Whitman Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22306 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#276 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#4292 of 15,369 nationally
About Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle is a public middle located in Alexandria, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 828 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 276th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 828.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; Whitman Middle ranks 30th of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 Whitman Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whitman Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hollin Meadows Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students · 973 m away
Stratford Landing Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
669 students · 1.6 km away
Sandburg Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,401 students · 1.8 km away
Riverside Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
741 students · 2.2 km away
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
507 students · 2.2 km away
Hybla Valley Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
878 students · 2.3 km away
Mount Vernon High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students · 2.3 km away
Waynewood Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
738 students · 2.5 km away
Fort Hunt Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students · 2.6 km away
Bucknell Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
319 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
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825 students
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825 students
Hungary Creek Middle
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834 students
Mecklenburg County Middle
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819 students
Mayfield Intermediate
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839 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitman Middle a good school?
Whitman Middle has a Success Index (US) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #276 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 Whitman Middle rank in Virginia?
Whitman Middle ranks #276 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #4292 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitman Middle?
Whitman Middle had 828 students in 2025.
Is Whitman Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Whitman Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whitman Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitman Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.