Serving 1,116 students in grades 6-8, Unity Braxton 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower 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 91% 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: 1,116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Braxton Middle School's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Unity Braxton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Braxton Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1547 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
65%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity Braxton Middle School's ranking?
Unity Braxton Middle School is ranked #1547 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Unity Braxton Middle School often compared to?
Unity Braxton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bull Run Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Unity Braxton Middle School?
1,116 students attend Unity Braxton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Unity Braxton Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Braxton Middle School?
Unity Braxton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Unity Braxton Middle School offer ?
Unity Braxton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Braxton Middle School part of?
Unity Braxton Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.
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