Gainesville Middle

8001 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155

gainesvillems.pwcs.edu/

1,403 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gainesville Middle School, located at 8001 Limestone Drive in Gainesville, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Prince William County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core subjects, exploratory electives, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school while promoting lifelong learning and community responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gainesville Middle School emphasizes a collaborative community culture. The faculty and staff focus on building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure a supportive atmosphere for students. With facilities designed to accommodate a range of student needs, the school encourages participation in sports, arts, and clubs, allowing students to explore their personal interests and develop leadership skills in a structured, inclusive setting.

1,403

Total Students

88.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gainesville Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	634
Hispanic	238
Black	155
Asian	246
Two or More	127
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
634 (45.2%)
Asian
246 (17.5%)
Hispanic
238 (17.0%)
Black
155 (11.0%)
Two or More
127 (9.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)
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:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)753-2997
Website:	http://gainesvillems.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 6 480

Grade 7 447

Grade 8 476