George Washington Middle

1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

1,458 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George Washington Middle School (GWMS) is a prominent public middle school located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district. Housed in a historic building that reflects the community's long-standing commitment to education, the school is known for its diverse student body and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs. GWMS emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning into its daily operations to ensure students feel connected and valued. Its location in the heart of Alexandria allows the school to leverage community partnerships, providing students with unique learning opportunities while maintaining a strong sense of neighborhood spirit and academic engagement.

1,458

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	591
Black	227
Asian	33
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
591 (40.5%)
White
538 (36.9%)
Black
227 (15.6%)
Two or More
65 (4.5%)
Asian
33 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)706-4500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	614
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 529

Grade 7 475

Grade 8 454