Swanson Middle School
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (703) 228-5500
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 994 students
Swanson Middle School, a public school located in Arlington, VA, serves grades 6-8 in the Arlington County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Swanson Middle School is a public school located in Arlington, VA. 994 students attend Swanson Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: October 15, 2022
oh boy swanson is built different. my grandfather went there my dad went there and so did I, so pretty much its an old school and they havent won much to modernize it. The teachers are mid the counselors are mid. Students are below mid but the assistant principals for each grade are absolutely amazing.
swanson smells like b.o PE-U!
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Posted: May 3, 2021
What passes for "education" at Swanson Middle School is highly politicized and there is very little tolerance for viewpoint diversity.
Like other district schools, there has been notably less rigor at Swanson in recent years (a trend that is likely to continue).
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Posted: March 7, 2020
Excellent. We have seen teachers who are teaching as a part of their personal mission. We are so grateful for our kids to be able to benefit from adults who are dedicated to doing good for young people.
Posted: March 7, 2020
The Swanson teachers are very committed and engaged. We have had a great experience with a school that is focused on student development.
Posted: March 7, 2020
This school attracts teachers who love kids and teaching. We have so appreciated the commitment that teachaers demonstratrate to our kids. Middle school is always a challenge, and our kids feel supported and still like going to school.
Posted: March 7, 2020
The culture of community is very strong. Kids at Swanson, from all backgrounds, are invited to be leaders and to be their best.
Posted: March 7, 2020
The culture at Swanson is terrific. The leadership clearly appreciates that making the students feel a sense of belonging is critical.
Posted: March 7, 2020
Our kids do not have learning differences, so no real experience with this.
Posted: March 7, 2020
The culture at Swanson is very egalitarian, and therefore we have seen little evidence of any bullying.
Posted: April 13, 2019
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Posted: April 13, 2019
amazing because i have so many wonderful diverse friends and i learn so much
Posted: April 13, 2019
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Posted: July 18, 2018
We had concerns about the school due to large size and the large numbers of trailers. We were very happy and pleasantly surprised by the way the different teaching teams (grades are broken into teams) broke things down and really got to know the kids. It really felt like they knew who my kid was and he was not just a number.
Posted: July 18, 2018
Posted: July 18, 2018
We had very engaged teachers who really worked to help my son learn in the way that best worked for him.
Posted: July 18, 2018
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Posted: October 27, 2012
Swanson is an awesome experience fot middle schoolers? Solid academics and elective experiences that round out the whole student. Music depaartment is absolutely surperior!!!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 0.2 mi | |
| 2 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 3 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 4 mi | |
| 4 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 4 mi | |
| 5 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 6 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 7 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5 mi | |
| 8 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 9 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 10 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 6.1 mi | |
| 11 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 6.1 mi | |
| 12 | North Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 6.4 mi | |
| 13 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.5 mi | |
| 14 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.9 mi | |
| 15 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 6.9 mi | |
| 16 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 2.1 mi | |
| 2 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 3 mi | |
| 3 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 4 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 4.7 mi | |
| 6 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 5 mi | |
| 7 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 6.3 mi | |
| 8 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 6.8 mi | |
| 9 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 6.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Myer | 3.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 3.6 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 3.9 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 3.9 mi. |
| Pentagon | 4.5 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 6.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 6.9 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 7.2 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 7.6 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 7.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 8.6 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 11.9 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 14.5 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 16.8 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 20.4 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 26 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 29.2 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 35.7 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 36.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 37.6 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 37.8 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 41.4 mi. |
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