GLASGOW MIDDLE

1,789 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Glasgow Middle School, located at 4101 Fairfax Pkwy in Alexandria, Virginia, is a prominent public middle school serving the diverse student population of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Known for its large student body, the school is recognized for offering a robust academic environment that includes a variety of specialized programs. Notably, Glasgow is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme school, which emphasizes global perspectives, critical thinking, and an interdisciplinary approach to learning. This focus helps prepare students for the rigorous IB programs offered at neighboring high schools like Justice High School.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Glasgow Middle School is known for fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. The school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to pursue their personal interests outside of the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a commitment to meeting the social-emotional and academic needs of a multicultural student body, Glasgow strives to provide a comprehensive middle school experience that supports student growth and prepares them for future academic success.

1,789

Total Students

123.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLASGOW MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	960
Black	202
Asian	205
Two or More	47
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
960 (53.7 %)
White
364 (20.3 %)
Asian
205 (11.5 %)
Black
202 (11.3 %)
Two or More
47 (2.6 %)
American Indian
10 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)813-8700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,461
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 6 563

Grade 7 598

Grade 8 628