Glasgow Middle

Summary:

Glasgow Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Alexandria, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,789 students. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Glasgow Middle has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (53.66%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 13.13% to 46.98% Hispanic students, it also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.23% to 79.71% over the past few years. This is much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 18.24% to 50% free/reduced lunch recipients. Additionally, Glasgow Middle has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 14.4 over the past few years, which is higher than the surrounding schools, which have ratios ranging from 12.3 to 13.9.

Glasgow Middle's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across most subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.95% of 6th-grade students at Glasgow Middle were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 65.3% in the Fairfax County district and 59.41% statewide. When compared to nearby schools, such as Twain Middle, Jefferson Middle, and Swanson Middle, Glasgow Middle is underperforming, with significantly lower proficiency rates in SOL Mathematics. Additionally, Glasgow Middle's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 289 out of 424 Virginia middle schools in 2018-2019 to 377 out of 417 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance is not improving.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 4101 Fairfax Pkwy
       Alexandria, VA  22312


(703) 813-8700

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
377th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,373 Help


Students who attend Glasgow Middle usually attend:

High:    Justice High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,789

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.7%
White:
20.3%
Asian:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.7% Help


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Compare Details Glasgow Middle ranks worse than 90.4% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 21st among 23 ranked middle schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Glasgow Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glasgow Middle is $10,373. 13 middle schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glasgow Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Glasgow Middle 377th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Glasgow Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Glasgow Middle

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Rank History for all students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.21 245th 340 27.9%
2006 24.11 348th 383 9.1%
2007 19.94 377th 387 2.6%
2008 29.05 332nd 391 15.1%
2009 21.47 350th 390 10.3%
2010 24.13 364th 408 10.8%
2011 39.43 284th 413 31.2%
2012 34.75 309th 413 25.2%
2013 22.30 358th 416 13.9%
2014 27.34 322nd 416 22.6%
2015 30.82 311th 412 24.5%
2016 27.31 334th 409 18.3%
2017 23.79 351st 415 15.4%
2018 31.82 313th 413 24.2%
2019 37.73 289th 424 31.8%
2021 25.13 327th 419 22.0%
2022 24.04 337th 415 18.8%
2023 20.34 366th 422 13.3%
2024 17.32 377th 417 9.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.01 54th 231 76.6%
2024 76.98 31st 237 86.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.80 63rd 100 37.0%
2024 23.62 106th 122 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.93 343rd 402 14.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.72 363rd 411 11.7%
2024 16.93 364th 407 10.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.23 185th 278 33.5%
2024 20.87 232nd 281 17.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.31 341st 409 16.6%
2024 17.89 362nd 407 11.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.28 119th 132 9.8%
2024 21.83 113th 128 11.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.05 38th 298 87.2%
2024 61.52 110th 299 63.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.81 266th 275 3.3%
2024 10.72 261st 272 4.0%
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Rank History for White students at Glasgow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.80 265th 402 34.1%
2024 29.49 318th 396 19.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Glasgow Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 787 787
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 731 731
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 746 746
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 765 765
1993 354 104 200 269 5 n/a n/a 0 932
1994 338 90 207 313 3 n/a n/a 0 951
1995 317 81 219 315 4 n/a n/a 0 936
1996 317 81 219 315 4 n/a n/a 0 936
1997 326 111 214 312 3 n/a n/a 0 966
1998 325 128 194 305 3 n/a n/a 0 955
1999 338 134 215 321 3 n/a n/a 0 1011
2000 336 131 237 404 4 n/a n/a -4 1108
2001 362 145 237 480 3 n/a n/a 0 1227
2002 318 127 197 515 1 n/a n/a 26 1184
2003 318 127 197 515 1 n/a n/a 26 1184
2004 306 118 179 483 1 n/a n/a 28 1115
2005 297 127 168 488 1 n/a n/a 41 1122
2006 280 128 176 460 1 n/a n/a 39 1084
2007 311 130 180 432 1 n/a n/a 41 1095
2008 314 123 178 440 1 n/a n/a 46 1102
2009 292 135 180 465 2 n/a n/a 44 1118
2010 299 148 186 457 1 n/a n/a 48 1139
2011 335 148 193 522 1 0 28 0 1227
2012 387 168 212 590 1 0 35 0 1393
2013 373 151 217 666 2 0 42 0 1451
2014 375 167 225 710 1 0 49 0 1527
2015 388 182 237 783 2 1 52 0 1645
2016 423 181 253 791 1 1 39 0 1689
2017 455 179 240 835 2 1 37 0 1749
2018 428 193 232 861 4 0 31 0 1749
2019 427 209 208 928 4 0 41 0 1817
2020 435 233 212 994 5 0 40 0 1919
2021 408 234 196 1030 9 1 45 0 1923
2022 386 218 201 977 10 1 45 0 1838
2023 364 202 205 960 10 1 47 0 1789

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

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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 Glasgow Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 787 53.2 14.7 n/a
1990 731 51.6 14.1 n/a
1991 746 55.2 13.5 n/a
1992 765 56.2 13.6 n/a
1993 932 78.9 11.8 n/a
1994 951 57.2 n/a 45
1995 936 n/a 0.0 42.9
1996 936 n/a 0.0 42.9
1997 966 n/a 0.0 42.5
1998 955 n/a 0.0 46
1999 1011 83.0 12.2 58
2000 1108 n/a 0.0 53.7
2001 1227 107.3 11.4 49.6
2002 1184 121.0 9.8 56.9
2003 1184 121.0 9.8 56.9
2004 1115 105.7 10.5 57
2005 1122 106.7 10.5 60.4
2006 1084 100.0 10.8 56.8
2007 1095 111.7 9.8 55.1
2008 1102 57.3 19.2 54.2
2009 1118 59.4 18.8 55.2
2010 1139 55.6 20.4 60.1
2011 1227 80.2 15.2 58.4
2012 1393 114.4 12.1 57.6
2013 1451 125.5 11.5 60.9
2014 1527 134.9 11.3 61.8
2015 1645 131.0 12.5 62.7
2016 1689 142.0 11.8 61.4
2017 1749 147.7 11.8 59.7
2018 1749 148.2 11.7 62.8
2019 1817 143.1 12.6 63.4
2020 1919 157.6 12.1 65.3
2021 1923 148.4 12.9 n/a
2022 1838 157.7 11.6 68.2
2023 1789 123.7 14.4 79.7

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 Glasgow Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 787 53.2 14.7 n/a
1990 731 51.6 14.1 n/a
1991 746 55.2 13.5 n/a
1992 765 56.2 13.6 n/a
1993 932 78.9 11.8 n/a
1994 951 57.2 n/a 45
1995 936 n/a 0.0 42.9
1996 936 n/a 0.0 42.9
1997 966 n/a 0.0 42.5
1998 955 n/a 0.0 46
1999 1011 83.0 12.2 58
2000 1108 n/a 0.0 53.7
2001 1227 107.3 11.4 49.6
2002 1184 121.0 9.8 56.9
2003 1184 121.0 9.8 56.9
2004 1115 105.7 10.5 57
2005 1122 106.7 10.5 60.4
2006 1084 100.0 10.8 56.8
2007 1095 111.7 9.8 55.1
2008 1102 57.3 19.2 54.2
2009 1118 59.4 18.8 55.2
2010 1139 55.6 20.4 60.1
2011 1227 80.2 15.2 58.4
2012 1393 114.4 12.1 57.6
2013 1451 125.5 11.5 60.9
2014 1527 134.9 11.3 61.8
2015 1645 131.0 12.5 62.7
2016 1689 142.0 11.8 61.4
2017 1749 147.7 11.8 59.7
2018 1749 148.2 11.7 62.8
2019 1817 143.1 12.6 63.4
2020 1919 157.6 12.1 65.3
2021 1923 148.4 12.9 n/a
2022 1838 157.7 11.6 68.2
2023 1789 123.7 14.4 79.7

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 Glasgow Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $144 (1.5%) $9,638 (98.5%) $9,782
2020 $101 (1.0%) $10,243 (99.0%) $10,344
2021 $110 (1.1%) $10,263 (98.9%) $10,373

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glasgow Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 366th of 422 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Glasgow Middle)6634
 32%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Glasgow Middle)7053.5
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Glasgow Middle)8039.1
 40.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8654.7
 31.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Glasgow Middle)6957
 12%
   7th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8478.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Glasgow Middle)7726.2
 50.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8339.8
 43.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Glasgow Middle)6850.1
 17.9%
   8th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8370.4
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Glasgow Middle)6756
 11%
   8th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8277.4
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Glasgow Middle)10098
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Glasgow Middle)10090
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   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 Students18171789
 1.5%
African American209202
 3.3%
American Indian410
 150%
Asian208205
 1.4%
Hispanic928960
 3.4%
Pacific Islander01
White427364
 14.8%
Two or More Races4147
 14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.4%79.7%
 16.3%


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Glasgow Middle ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Virginia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,789 students attended Glasgow Middle.

Students at Glasgow Middle are 54% Hispanic, 20% White, 11% Asian, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Glasgow Middle usually go on to attend Justice High


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