Bull Run Middle

Summary:

Bull Run Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Gainesville, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,064 students. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bull Run Middle consistently ranks in the top 30-40% of Virginia middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, often outperforming the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, 100% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Geometry and Algebra I, compared to 96.66% and 92.08% statewide, respectively. Bull Run Middle's reading proficiency rates for 6th-8th grade students are also consistently higher than the state and district averages. However, the school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status student subgroups perform relatively lower compared to their peers.

When compared to other middle schools in the same district and nearby districts, such as Parkside Middle, Mercer Middle, and Stone Middle, Bull Run Middle stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in its academic achievement and resource allocation. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may contribute to its strong academic performance, suggesting the school is effectively allocating resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 6308 Catharpin Rd.
       Gainesville, VA  20155


(703) 753-9969

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,655 Help


Students who attend Bull Run Middle usually attend:

High:    Battlefield High

Feeder schools for Bull Run Middle:

Elementary:    C.A. Sinclair Elementary
    George G. Tyler Elementary
    Mountain View Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  1,064

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.8%
Hispanic:
29.5%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Compare Details Bull Run Middle ranks better than 68.3% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.15. (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 Bull Run Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bull Run Middle is $8,655, which is the 3rd highest among 16 middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bull Run Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bull Run Middle 132nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Bull Run Middle in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bull Run Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.64 28th 340 91.8%
2006 76.47 32nd 383 91.6%
2007 72.65 46th 387 88.1%
2008 72.65 51st 391 87.0%
2009 74.20 35th 390 91.0%
2010 76.81 29th 408 92.9%
2011 77.24 35th 413 91.5%
2012 77.18 32nd 413 92.3%
2013 75.87 51st 416 87.7%
2014 74.42 57th 416 86.3%
2015 68.09 88th 412 78.6%
2016 62.64 116th 409 71.6%
2017 60.37 132nd 415 68.2%
2018 56.50 165th 413 60.0%
2019 56.26 182nd 424 57.1%
2021 60.99 127th 419 69.7%
2022 59.14 155th 415 62.7%
2023 64.54 143rd 422 66.1%
2024 67.15 132nd 417 68.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.29 113th 231 51.1%
2024 68.69 60th 237 74.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.67 41st 100 59.0%
2024 44.29 55th 122 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.31 248th 402 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.07 151st 411 63.3%
2024 63.65 154th 407 62.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.21 119th 278 57.2%
2024 47.73 136th 281 51.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.49 77th 123 37.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.19 137th 409 66.5%
2024 69.22 115th 407 71.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.51 65th 132 50.8%
2024 58.67 59th 128 53.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.28 67th 298 77.5%
2024 78.93 37th 299 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.05 151st 275 45.1%
2024 35.69 186th 272 31.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bull Run Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.50 82nd 402 79.6%
2024 74.80 63rd 396 84.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 15, 2017

Open Quote Teachers and Principal are very dedicated to their 6th grade students. We had the best transition from elementary to middle for my son! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bull Run Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 619 77 30 41 2 n/a n/a 8 777
2003 619 77 30 41 2 n/a n/a 8 777
2004 788 105 65 55 2 n/a n/a 28 1043
2005 915 153 125 90 0 n/a n/a 37 1320
2006 934 179 195 143 1 n/a n/a 43 1495
2007 994 200 242 206 1 n/a n/a 52 1695
2008 791 144 134 148 4 n/a n/a 56 1277
2009 876 163 137 152 2 n/a n/a 66 1396
2010 949 174 158 169 2 n/a n/a 78 1530
2011 997 149 156 227 3 0 110 0 1642
2012 1065 157 155 254 7 0 115 0 1753
2013 584 126 96 246 4 0 61 0 1117
2014 587 127 94 271 3 0 58 0 1140
2015 610 133 107 290 2 0 64 0 1206
2016 592 138 104 279 2 1 86 0 1202
2017 564 134 107 300 0 1 93 0 1199
2018 528 122 94 333 2 2 87 0 1168
2019 524 125 105 363 7 1 71 0 1196
2020 511 138 106 368 7 2 77 0 1209
2021 481 138 111 349 2 2 71 0 1154
2022 432 137 108 349 1 3 77 0 1107
2023 424 132 116 314 1 2 75 0 1064

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 Bull Run Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 777 50.9 15.3 12.5
2003 777 50.9 15.3 12.5
2004 1043 63.5 16.4 12.2
2005 1320 65.5 20.2 8.9
2006 1495 92.0 16.3 11.4
2007 1695 103.5 16.4 10.2
2008 1277 63.0 20.3 10.6
2009 1396 63.1 22.1 12.6
2010 1530 69.7 21.9 14.7
2011 1642 80.1 20.4 13.5
2012 1753 92.3 18.9 13.1
2013 1117 60.0 18.6 24.4
2014 1140 62.6 18.1 23.8
2015 1206 68.0 17.7 27
2016 1202 70.0 17.1 24.8
2017 1199 72.0 16.6 25.6
2018 1168 73.8 15.8 29.3
2019 1196 74.0 16.1 30.5
2020 1209 77.7 15.5 30.7
2021 1154 67.0 17.2 n/a
2022 1107 70.5 15.6 33.5
2023 1064 69.0 15.4 36

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 Bull Run Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 777 50.9 15.3 12.5
2003 777 50.9 15.3 12.5
2004 1043 63.5 16.4 12.2
2005 1320 65.5 20.2 8.9
2006 1495 92.0 16.3 11.4
2007 1695 103.5 16.4 10.2
2008 1277 63.0 20.3 10.6
2009 1396 63.1 22.1 12.6
2010 1530 69.7 21.9 14.7
2011 1642 80.1 20.4 13.5
2012 1753 92.3 18.9 13.1
2013 1117 60.0 18.6 24.4
2014 1140 62.6 18.1 23.8
2015 1206 68.0 17.7 27
2016 1202 70.0 17.1 24.8
2017 1199 72.0 16.6 25.6
2018 1168 73.8 15.8 29.3
2019 1196 74.0 16.1 30.5
2020 1209 77.7 15.5 30.7
2021 1154 67.0 17.2 n/a
2022 1107 70.5 15.6 33.5
2023 1064 69.0 15.4 36

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bull Run Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,172 (100.0%) $8,172
2020 $59 (0.7%) $8,022 (99.3%) $8,081
2021 $114 (1.3%) $8,541 (98.7%) $8,655

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bull Run Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 182nd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 143rd of 422 Middle schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bull Run Middle)8166.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)7762.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Bull Run Middle)8176.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7870.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bull Run Middle)5344
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)6848.7
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Bull Run Middle)8374.1
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8070.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Bull Run Middle)8075.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)7361.1
 12%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bull Run Middle)8148
 33%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8149.7
 31.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Bull Run Middle)8367.6
 15.4%
   8th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8062.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Bull Run Middle)8072.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7671
 5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Bull Run Middle)9696
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Bull Run Middle)9895
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Prince William County Public Schools)8576
 9%
   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 Students11961064
 11%
African American125132
 5.6%
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian105116
 10.5%
Hispanic363314
 13.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White524424
 19.1%
Two or More Races7175
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.5%36%
 5.5%


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Students who attend Bull Run Middle usually go on to attend Battlefield High

Bull Run Middle ranks 132nd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,064 students attended Bull Run Middle.

Students at Bull Run Middle are 40% White, 30% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races.


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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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