Gainesville Middle

Summary:

Gainesville Middle is a public magnet middle school in Gainesville, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,398 students. As part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Gainesville Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state and maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance.

Gainesville Middle's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White, Asian, and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools, consistently outperforms state and district averages in various SOL assessments, including Mathematics, English Reading, Algebra I, Geometry, and Civics and Economics. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, often ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups. Additionally, Gainesville Middle's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 20.6 over the past three years, may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Parkside Middle, Grace E. Metz Middle, and Manassas Park Middle, Gainesville Middle stands out as a high-performing institution, often outperforming other schools in the Prince William County Public Schools district and the state in various academic measures. This suggests that Gainesville Middle is a model of excellence that could provide valuable insights for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 8001 Limestone Dr
       Gainesville, VA  20155


(703) 753-2997

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,701 Help


Feeder schools for Gainesville Middle:

Elementary:    Bristow Run Elementary
    Glenkirk Elementary
    Piney Branch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,398

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
Hispanic:
16.0%
Asian:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.5% Help


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Compare Details Gainesville Middle ranks better than 89.9% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd 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 81.93. (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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville Middle is $7,701. 10 middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gainesville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gainesville Middle 42nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Gainesville 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 Gainesville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 77.71 25th 408 93.9%
2011 76.56 39th 413 90.6%
2012 76.83 34th 413 91.8%
2013 80.84 34th 416 91.8%
2014 82.67 27th 416 93.5%
2015 79.08 42nd 412 89.8%
2016 80.64 31st 409 92.4%
2017 80.72 37th 415 91.1%
2018 78.31 39th 413 90.6%
2019 75.41 58th 424 86.3%
2021 70.00 82nd 419 80.4%
2022 78.44 51st 415 87.7%
2023 80.50 49th 422 88.4%
2024 81.93 42nd 417 89.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.45 30th 231 87.0%
2024 65.06 73rd 237 69.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.07 10th 100 90.0%
2024 86.01 9th 122 92.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.24 51st 402 87.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.57 69th 411 83.2%
2024 81.50 36th 407 91.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.68 53rd 278 80.9%
2024 69.11 65th 281 76.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.25 50th 114 56.1%
2024 49.06 70th 123 43.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.04 41st 409 90.0%
2024 81.53 41st 407 89.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.09 45th 132 65.9%
2024 59.17 57th 128 55.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.32 17th 298 94.3%
2024 82.58 31st 299 89.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.32 41st 275 85.1%
2024 80.93 30th 272 89.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gainesville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.54 112th 402 72.1%
2024 78.34 42nd 396 89.4%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Open Quote Wonderful facility, teachers, athletic dept., music dept., counseling dept. and office staff. Had two kids go through and wouldn't have changed a thing. They were truly prepared for High School when they left. Thank you GVMS! GO HAWKS! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gainesville Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 560 136 140 155 5 n/a n/a 30 1026
2009 654 146 148 164 7 n/a n/a 40 1159
2010 720 166 154 165 5 n/a n/a 52 1262
2011 765 135 145 218 5 1 97 0 1366
2012 789 164 156 239 6 0 104 0 1458
2013 736 147 123 203 3 1 101 0 1314
2014 720 152 147 201 5 1 108 0 1334
2015 709 130 173 172 2 3 113 0 1302
2016 729 147 192 194 3 3 114 0 1382
2017 720 152 199 204 1 4 106 0 1386
2018 711 182 199 244 3 2 99 0 1440
2019 705 177 182 258 2 4 99 0 1427
2020 704 170 182 261 4 2 107 0 1430
2021 718 148 167 246 2 2 117 0 1400
2022 713 153 191 229 2 2 106 0 1396
2023 691 172 209 224 1 2 99 0 1398

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 Gainesville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1026 56.9 18.0 13.4
2009 1159 57.0 20.3 14.4
2010 1262 61.2 20.6 14.2
2011 1366 65.7 20.7 12.2
2012 1458 82.0 17.7 12.6
2013 1314 70.7 18.5 12.8
2014 1334 75.5 17.6 13
2015 1302 75.0 17.3 12.6
2016 1382 78.0 17.7 13.3
2017 1386 81.9 16.9 13.2
2018 1440 86.0 16.7 15.3
2019 1427 87.5 16.2 15.5
2020 1430 88.7 16.1 16.6
2021 1400 73.2 19.1 n/a
2022 1396 67.5 20.6 17
2023 1398 88.0 15.8 21.5

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 Gainesville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1026 56.9 18.0 13.4
2009 1159 57.0 20.3 14.4
2010 1262 61.2 20.6 14.2
2011 1366 65.7 20.7 12.2
2012 1458 82.0 17.7 12.6
2013 1314 70.7 18.5 12.8
2014 1334 75.5 17.6 13
2015 1302 75.0 17.3 12.6
2016 1382 78.0 17.7 13.3
2017 1386 81.9 16.9 13.2
2018 1440 86.0 16.7 15.3
2019 1427 87.5 16.2 15.5
2020 1430 88.7 16.1 16.6
2021 1400 73.2 19.1 n/a
2022 1396 67.5 20.6 17
2023 1398 88.0 15.8 21.5

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 Gainesville Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,329 (100.0%) $7,329
2020 $59 (0.8%) $7,102 (99.2%) $7,161
2021 $43 (0.6%) $7,657 (99.4%) $7,701

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gainesville Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 49th of 422 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Gainesville Middle)9281.2
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)7762.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Gainesville Middle)8578.1
 6.9%
   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 (Gainesville Middle)8876.2
 11.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)6848.7
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Gainesville Middle)8984.2
 4.8%
   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 (Gainesville Middle)7877.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)7361.1
 12%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gainesville Middle)9070.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8149.7
 31.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Gainesville Middle)9371.8
 21.2%
   8th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8062.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Gainesville Middle)8179.1
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7671
 5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Gainesville Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Gainesville Middle)10099
 1%
   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 Students14271398
 2%
African American177172
 2.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian182209
 14.8%
Hispanic258224
 13.2%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White705691
 2%
Two or More Races9999
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.5%21.5%
 6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,398 students attended Gainesville Middle.

Students at Gainesville Middle are 49% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Gainesville Middle ranks 42nd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.


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