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E.H. Marsteller Middle

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 419 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

E.H. Marsteller Middle is a high-performing public magnet middle school in Bristow, Virginia, serving 1,182 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Prince William County Public Schools district.

E.H. Marsteller Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 23-94 over the past 10 years and a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic performance. The school excels in serving diverse student populations, with its African American, Hispanic, and military-connected students performing exceptionally well. E.H. Marsteller Middle's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with 100% proficiency in 8th-grade Geometry and Algebra I in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 96.74% and 91.88%, respectively.

When compared to other middle schools in the region, E.H. Marsteller Middle stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, Gainesville Middle, another Prince William County school, also ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, but E.H. Marsteller Middle consistently outperforms it in academic measures. Additionally, E.H. Marsteller Middle serves a relatively diverse student population, with 30.63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than schools in the Manassas City Public Schools district.

1,153

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,378

Per pupil spending ?

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14000 Sudley Manor Dr
Bristow, VA 20136

(703) 393-7608

District: Prince William County Public Schools

Feeder schools for E.H. Marsteller Middle:

Elementary:	Cedar Point Elementary
	T. Clay Wood Elementary
	Victory Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.7%

Hispanic:

17.6%

African American:

13.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 87th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (85% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Virginia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg71%

Virginia avg69%

23^rd of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 17Middle Schools in the Prince William County Public Schools

42^nd of 129Prince William County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	85.0	23 of 419	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.0	33 of 417	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	78.2	73 of 422	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.5	94 of 415	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	69.8	85 of 419	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.3	88 of 424	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.9	55 of 413	86.7%	★★★★☆
2017	76.2	54 of 415	87.0%	★★★★☆
2016	79.2	45 of 409	89.0%	★★★★☆
2015	75.6	55 of 412	86.7%	★★★★☆
2014	76.8	46 of 416	88.9%	★★★★☆
2013	71.5	73 of 416	82.5%	★★★★☆
2012	67.5	78 of 413	81.1%	★★★★☆
2011	61.3	122 of 413	70.5%	★★★★☆
2010	65.5	97 of 408	76.2%	★★★★☆
2009	63.0	102 of 390	73.8%	★★★★☆
2008	60.1	128 of 391	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.1	104 of 387	73.1%	★★★★☆
2006	70.2	58 of 383	84.9%	★★★★☆
2005	76.3	53 of 340	84.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	88.8	12 of 297	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	87.1	17 of 299	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	86.9	18 of 298	94.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	55.2	75 of 136	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.7	72 of 128	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.6	99 of 132	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	70.4	60 of 281	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.9	69 of 278	75.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.2	19 of 135	85.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	18 of 122	85.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	83.3	26 of 403	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.0	29 of 407	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	80.1	48 of 411	88.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	13 of 279	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	84.3	21 of 272	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	71.3	60 of 275	78.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	75.7	71 of 403	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	93 of 402	76.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	85.1	22 of 404	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	83.3	30 of 407	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	75.0	92 of 409	77.5%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	82.5	7 of 130	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	61.5	41 of 123	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.7	24 of 114	78.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	35 of 244	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	78.3	29 of 237	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	57.9	94 of 231	59.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	25 of 400	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	79.2	36 of 396	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	75.7	59 of 402	85.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)95th percentile~ school

Military Connected (2025)95th percentile~ school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)86th percentile-9 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)86th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2024)79th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2025)45th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+3 vs state

Algebra I99%+5 vs state

Civics and Economics90%+16 vs state

English Reading88%+15 vs state

Science85%+20 vs state

Mathematics76%+20 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, February 12, 2026

The students are really learning, teachers are dedicated. Good communications between teachers and parents. Parents now know 100 what home work has been assigned everyday. Love this Middle school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Mathematics (2025)				SOL Science (2025)		SOL English Reading (2025)				SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
E.H. Marsteller Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	14000 Sudley Manor Dr	Bristow	20136	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 393-7608	1,153	75	15.3	23.9%	550 (47.7%)	150 (13.0%)	203 (17.6%)	148 (12.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	96 (8.3%)	85	23^rd of 419 public middle schools	94.5%		83	33^rd of 417 public middle schools	92.1%	10	100.0	100.0	99.0		79.4	72.3	75.9		85.4		85.6	89.6	89.0	89.8	$10,378	$195	$10,183
Gainesville Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	8001 Limestone Dr	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 753-2997	1,403	88	15.9	24.5%	634 (45.2%)	155 (11.0%)	238 (17.0%)	246 (17.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	127 (9.1%)	84.2	27^th of 419 public middle schools	93.6%		81.9	42^nd of 417 public middle schools	89.9%	15	100.0	100.0	99.4		83.5	73.4	80.2		83.7		85.4	85.9	85.8	91.0	$9,905	$167	$9,738
Unity Braxton Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	10100 Lomond Dr	Manassas	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 361-3185	1,055	80	13.2	69.2%	96 (9.1%)	101 (9.6%)	723 (68.5%)	95 (9.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.3%)	24.8	350^th of 419 public middle schools	16.5%		21.8	350^th of 417 public middle schools	16.1%			100.0	100.0		47.3	42.0	46.3		52.4		52.3	54.7	58.2	80.0	$12,473	$572	$11,901
Bull Run Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6308 Catharpin Rd.	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 753-9969	1,129	73	15.4	39.4%	451 (39.9%)	115 (10.2%)	328 (29.1%)	170 (15.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (5.3%)	64.6	146^th of 419 public middle schools	65.2%		67.1	132^nd of 417 public middle schools	68.3%	14	100.0	100.0	100.0		72.7	61.1	63.8		76.0		73.3	74.7	75.1	81.5	$11,188	$200	$10,989
Baldwin Intermediate	Public	5-6	1978 Eagle Way	Manassas	20110	Manassas city	Manassas City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 921-8000	260	16	16.2	77.7%	31 (11.9%)	32 (12.3%)	167 (64.2%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.3%)								(n/a)				51.2	54.7			46.3		48.3	57.1				$14,076	$677	$13,399
Grace E. Metz Middle	Public	7-8	9950 Wellington Road	Manassas	20110	Manassas city	Manassas City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 377-6800	1,111	60	18.5	77.8%	107 (9.6%)	109 (9.8%)	794 (71.5%)	34 (3.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (5.6%)	9.9	395^th of 419 public middle schools	5.7%		15.7	380^th of 417 public middle schools	8.9%	15	98.4	100.0	87.8			20.3	21.2		41.8			50.3	48.9	55.1	$10,855	$285	$10,570
Mayfield Intermediate	Public	5-6	9400 Mayfield Court	Manassas	20110	Manassas city	Manassas City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 377-6600	839	50	16.7	78.8%	96 (11.4%)	65 (7.7%)	601 (71.6%)	29 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.4%)								(n/a)				70.6	57.4			56.0		55.1	61.1				$10,942	$466	$10,476
Parkside Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	8602 Mathis Ave	Manassas	20110	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 361-3106	1,352	92	14.6	69.4%	317 (23.4%)	114 (8.4%)	762 (56.4%)	100 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (4.2%)	37.4	291^st of 419 public middle schools	30.5%		35.9	289^th of 417 public middle schools	30.7%	2	100.0	96.3	96.8		61.3	50.6	42.8		60.9		64.5	61.6	65.2	74.0	$9,462	$91	$9,371
Auburn Middle	Public	6-8	7270 Riley Rd.	Warrenton	20187	Fauquier County	Fauquier County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 422-7410	570	44	12.8	14.0%	436 (76.5%)	11 (1.9%)	74 (13.0%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.7%)	72.6	101^st of 419 public middle schools	75.9%		69.3	119^th of 417 public middle schools	71.5%	18	100.0	100.0	97.3		76.9	68.6	72.1		73.3		79.9	82.3	77.6		$10,689	$159	$10,530
Manassas Park Middle	Public	6-8	8202 Euclid Ave	Manassas Park	20111	Manassas Park city	Manassas Park City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 361-1510	753	57	13.2	81.4%	78 (10.4%)	46 (6.1%)	546 (72.5%)	45 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.9%)	28.2	334^th of 419 public middle schools	20.3%		26.8	332^nd of 417 public middle schools	20.4%	2	100.0		100.0		48.3	37.8	46.2		47.2		50.9	54.6	68.7	84.3	$11,512	$189	$11,323

Frequently Asked Questions about E.H. Marsteller Middle

What is the racial makeup of E.H. Marsteller Middle?

Students at E.H. Marsteller Middle are 48% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% African American, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend E.H. Marsteller Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,153 students attended E.H. Marsteller Middle.

Is E.H. Marsteller Middle a good school?

Yes. E.H. Marsteller Middle ranks in the top 5.5% of Virginia middle schools.

What district is E.H. Marsteller Middle in?

Prince William County Public Schools

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