Enrollment
1,458
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexandria, VA
George Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510012002999
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012002999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Middle
George Washington Middle is a large middle school in Alexandria, Virginia, enrolling 1,458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.2% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,458 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (37%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Alexandria City Public Schools spends $20,887 per pupil, 43% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Alexandria's middle schools, it stands alongside Glasgow Middle (1,702 students): George Washington Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students) and Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students) alongside George Washington Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Middle compares
George Washington Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,458
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,887
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
White 36.9%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, George Washington Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexandria City Public Schools, which includes George Washington Middle.
$20,887
Per student
+43%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 17.5%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Washington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James K. Polk Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Alexandria
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Glasgow Middle
Standard public school
1,702 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Standard public school
1,597 students
Sandburg Middle
Standard public school
1,401 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Twain Middle
Standard public school
1,026 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Holmes Middle
Standard public school
881 students 14:1 students per teacher
Whitman Middle
Standard public school
828 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Middle
How many students attend George Washington Middle?
George Washington Middle has 1,458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexandria, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Middle?
43.2% of students at George Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Middle?
George Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Middle rank among middle schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is George Washington Middle a good school?
George Washington Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides George Washington Middle, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students), Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students), and Patrick Henry K-8 School (1,075 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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