Swanson Middle

5800 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205

www.apsva.us/swanson/site/default.asp

993 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Swanson Middle School, located in the Westover neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Arlington Public Schools (APS) district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse, inclusive learning environment. Swanson offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, technology integration, and student-centered instruction, aimed at preparing adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Swanson Middle School is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. With its convenient location on North Washington Boulevard and a dedicated staff, Swanson continues to be a central pillar of the local Arlington community, focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students.

993

Total Students

70.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swanson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	530
Hispanic	232
Black	64
Asian	80
Two or More	86
American Indian	1

White
530 (53.4%)
Hispanic
232 (23.4%)
Two or More
86 (8.7%)
Asian
80 (8.1%)
Black
64 (6.4%)
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:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-5500
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/swanson/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	993
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 334

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 313