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Williamsburg Middle School vs. Swanson Middle School

Should you attend Williamsburg Middle School or Swanson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Williamsburg Middle School
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Swanson Middle School
5800 N Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, Williamsburg Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 936 students in grades 6-8, Swanson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
827 students
936 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
69 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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Test Scores

#30 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
#255 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
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This chart displays the overall school rank of Swanson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williamsburg 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swanson 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.
94%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williamsburg 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swanson 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.
92%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Swanson Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
269
309
Grade 7 Students
275
289
Grade 8 Students
283
338

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
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% Hispanic
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williamsburg Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swanson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williamsburg Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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% White
71%
54%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Williamsburg 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Swanson 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.
0.47
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Williamsburg Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Swanson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williamsburg 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swanson 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williamsburg 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swanson 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.
 
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