Herbert J. Saunders Middle

13557 Spriggs Rd
Manassas, VA 20112

saundersms.pwcs.edu/

1,198 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Herbert J. Saunders Middle School, located on Spriggs Road in Manassas, Virginia, is a public middle school serving the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) district. The school is named in honor of Herbert J. Saunders, a dedicated educator and former PWCS administrator who was known for his commitment to student success and community leadership. As a middle-level institution, it serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school while focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban Manassas community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents. Like many schools within the Prince William County system, Saunders Middle offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to foster social-emotional growth and academic achievement. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond, while encouraging students to become responsible, active participants in their community.

1,198

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	367
Black	222
Asian	154
Two or More	77
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
374 (31.2%)
Hispanic
367 (30.6%)
Black
222 (18.5%)
Asian
154 (12.9%)
Two or More
77 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
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)670-9188
Website:	http://saundersms.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	833
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 6 404

Grade 7 377

Grade 8 417