Whitman Middle

828 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Whitman Middle School, located in the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria, Virginia, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes core subjects, specialized programs for students with various learning needs, and a range of elective courses designed to support middle schoolers’ social and intellectual development.

Beyond academics, Whitman Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student well-being. The school provides various extracurricular activities, including sports teams, arts programs, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests outside the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the staff at Whitman works to create a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes character development, collaboration, and the essential life skills necessary for long-term success.

828

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	430
Black	186
Asian	37
Two or More	34
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
430 (51.9%)
Black
186 (22.5%)
White
132 (15.9%)
Asian
37 (4.5%)
Two or More
34 (4.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)660-2400
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	561
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 414

Grade 8 414