GUNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gunston Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Arlington County Public Schools school district, located in Arlington, VA with about 1,023 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 85 teachers, Gunston Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gunston Middle School, located in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a diverse and academically focused public school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Arlington Public Schools district, it is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a rigorous educational environment that balances core academic subjects with a wide array of elective programs. The school fosters a collaborative community atmosphere, emphasizing the social and emotional development of early adolescents through its dedicated staff and comprehensive student support services.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Gunston Middle School is notable for being home to a popular Spanish Partial Immersion program, which allows students to continue their language development from elementary school. The school also features an active extracurricular scene, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With its strategic location and strong emphasis on technology and innovation, Gunston remains a central pillar of the Arlington community, preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Gunston Middle at (703) 228-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
GUNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Arlington, VA with about 1,023 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Arlington County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,023
- Teachers:
- 85.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,023 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.1%
- White
- 33.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.5%
- Asian
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.