George Washington Middle

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George Washington Middle is a public middle school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 1,369 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools district, which is ranked 109 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

George Washington Middle has a diverse student population, with 35.94% White, 17.24% African American, and 40.32% Hispanic students. The school has shown strong academic performance in certain subject areas, such as 8th grade Geometry (100% proficient or better) and 7th grade Algebra I (98.88% proficient or better). However, the school struggles in other areas, such as 6th and 7th grade Mathematics (45.31% and 48.28% proficient or better, respectively). The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25 schools in Virginia, while Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 25 schools in the state.

George Washington Middle's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 174th out of 419 Virginia middle schools (3 stars) in 2020-2021 to 325th out of 417 (1 star) in the current 2023-2024 school year. When compared to nearby schools, George Washington Middle generally performs better than Francis C. Hammond Middle (also in the Alexandria City Public Schools district) but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Arlington County Public Schools districts, such as Kenmore Middle and Gunston Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
       Alexandria, VA  22301


(703) 706-4500

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,467 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.3%
White:
35.9%
African American:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details George Washington Middle ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Middle is $11,467.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George Washington Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Middle 325th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See George Washington Middle in the ranking list.)

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Alexandria City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexandria City Public Schools 109th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George Washington Middle

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.31 339th 415 18.3%
2018 30.06 322nd 413 22.0%
2019 28.86 341st 424 19.6%
2021 53.07 174th 419 58.5%
2022 40.73 246th 415 40.7%
2023 40.10 271st 422 35.8%
2024 27.84 325th 417 22.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.15 78th 231 66.2%
2024 64.91 74th 237 68.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.30 88th 100 12.0%
2024 17.23 119th 122 2.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.66 391st 402 2.7%
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Rank History for Female students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.20 284th 411 30.9%
2024 25.55 328th 407 19.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.22 224th 278 19.4%
2024 17.14 240th 281 14.6%
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Rank History for Male students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.79 248th 409 39.4%
2024 29.91 306th 407 24.8%
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Rank History for African American students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.01 236th 298 20.8%
2024 19.97 257th 299 14.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.54 260th 275 5.5%
2024 8.31 266th 272 2.2%
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Rank History for White students at George Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.89 25th 402 93.8%
2024 78.97 41st 396 89.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George Washington Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 504 265 25 413 1 1 24 0 1233
2016 540 265 30 420 2 1 36 0 1294
2017 574 262 29 427 2 1 45 0 1340
2018 612 236 25 466 1 1 42 0 1383
2019 637 259 24 537 0 1 46 0 1504
2020 629 271 25 604 1 1 51 0 1582
2021 624 270 21 585 1 1 67 0 1569
2022 541 249 21 566 1 0 63 0 1441
2023 492 236 21 552 2 1 65 0 1369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George Washington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 1233 101.0 12.2 0
2016 1294 100.0 12.9 n/a
2017 1340 106.5 12.5 n/a
2018 1383 107.5 12.8 n/a
2019 1504 109.3 13.7 46.3
2020 1582 97.5 16.2 47.3
2021 1569 107.4 14.6 n/a
2022 1441 101.2 14.2 51.9
2023 1369 100.0 13.6 47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George Washington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 1233 101.0 12.2 0
2016 1294 100.0 12.9 n/a
2017 1340 106.5 12.5 n/a
2018 1383 107.5 12.8 n/a
2019 1504 109.3 13.7 46.3
2020 1582 97.5 16.2 47.3
2021 1569 107.4 14.6 n/a
2022 1441 101.2 14.2 51.9
2023 1369 100.0 13.6 47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $42 (0.4%) $11,480 (99.6%) $11,522
2020 $39 (0.3%) $11,266 (99.7%) $11,305
2021 $36 (0.3%) $11,431 (99.7%) $11,467

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 341st of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 271st of 422 Middle schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Middle)6644.6
 21.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)6835.8
 32.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (George Washington Middle)7361.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6753.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Middle)7445.8
 28.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7042.1
 27.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (George Washington Middle)7559.1
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)7054.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (George Washington Middle)7271.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Writing (Alexandria City Public Schools)6754.2
 12.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Science (George Washington Middle)6759.3
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Alexandria City Public Schools)6448.2
 15.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (George Washington Middle)7269.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6759.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (George Washington Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Alexandria City Public Schools)5954
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (George Washington Middle)8163
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Alexandria City Public Schools)7349
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15041369
 9%
African American259236
 8.9%
American Indian02
Asian2421
 12.5%
Hispanic537552
 2.8%
Pacific Islander11
White637492
 22.8%
Two or More Races4665
 41.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%47.8%
 1.6%


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George Washington Middle ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Virginia middle schools.

Students at George Washington Middle are 40% Hispanic, 36% White, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,369 students attended George Washington Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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