Gunston Middle School
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: (703) 228-6900
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 839 students
Gunston Middle School, located in Arlington, Virginia, serves grades 6-8 in the Arlington County Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Gunston Middle School is a public school in the Arlington County Public Schools district located in Arlington, VA. The principal of Gunston Middle School is Ms. Lori Wiggins. As of 2014, the students are 34.5% Hispanic; 33.4% White, non-Hispanic; 15% Black, non-Hispanic; 8.5% Multiracial; 8.5% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 29.8% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.5% | 28.7% | 13.1% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 33.4% | 45.7% | 52.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 15% | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.5% | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 29.8% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 22.3% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 0.6 mi | |
| 2 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 0.8 mi | |
| 3 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 1.1 mi | |
| 4 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 1.1 mi | |
| 5 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.7 mi | |
| 6 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.9 mi | |
| 7 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 8 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 9 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 10 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 4 mi | |
| 11 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 12 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 13 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 14 | Belle View | Condominium/Townhouse | Alexandria | VA | 5.1 mi | |
| 15 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 5.9 mi | |
| 16 | Hollin Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.1 mi | |
| 17 | Huntley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.3 mi | |
| 18 | Hayfield Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria/Kingstowne | VA | 6.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 0.6 mi | |
| 2 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 2.9 mi | |
| 3 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 4.1 mi | |
| 4 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 4.4 mi | |
| 5 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 4.6 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 5.1 mi | |
| 7 | National Harbor | Fort Washington | MD | 5.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Henderson Hall | 1.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 1.7 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 2.4 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 2.8 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 2.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 3.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 3.2 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 4.3 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 4.6 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 7.6 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 10.2 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 10.4 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 10.7 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 18.8 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 20.7 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 24.6 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 29.8 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 32.7 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 33.7 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 34.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 36.2 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 45.1 mi. |
