Bull Run Middle School

6308 Catharpin Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,064 students in grades 6-8, Bull Run Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bull Run Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Bull Run Middle School's student population of 1,064 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,064 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Bull Run Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bull Run Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#625 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bull Run Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
62%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bull Run Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bull Run Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bull Run Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
30%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bull Run Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bull Run Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bull Run Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bull Run Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bull Run Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Bull Run Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bull Run Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bull Run Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bull Run Middle School's ranking?
Bull Run Middle School is ranked #625 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bull Run Middle School often compared to?
Bull Run Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unity Braxton Middle School, Gainesville Middle School, E.h. Marsteller Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bull Run Middle School?
1,064 students attend Bull Run Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bull Run Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bull Run Middle School?
Bull Run Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bull Run Middle School offer ?
Bull Run Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bull Run Middle School part of?
Bull Run Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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