Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, George Washington 1 Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)71%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)67%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
30%
19%
Black
25%
22%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend George Washington 1 Middle School?
587 students attend George Washington 1 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of George Washington 1 Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington 1 Middle School?
George Washington 1 Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington 1 Middle School offer ?
George Washington 1 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George Washington 1 Middle School part of?
George Washington 1 Middle School is part of Alexandria City Public Schools School District.
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