- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
George Washington Middle held near 1,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.0 → 104.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510012002999 · Alexandria, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,458 enr · 14.6:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria City High School (4,655 students)
George Washington Middle held near 1,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.0 → 104.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
George Washington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Cit
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- Francis C. Ham 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- This school 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- Patrick Henry 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- Mount Vernon E 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- James K. Polk 804
James K. Polk Elementary
804 students
What this shows George Washington Middle reports 1,458 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Middle compares
George Washington Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,458 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,369 (2022-23) → 1,358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.