Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Public 6-8

 13557 Spriggs Rd
       Manassas, VA  20112


(703) 670-9188

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 422 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,770 Help


Students who attend Herbert J. Saunders Middle usually attend:

High:    C.D. Hylton High

Feeder schools for Herbert J. Saunders Middle:

Elementary:    A. Henderson Elementary
    Montclair Elementary
    Rosa Parks Elementary
    Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  1,271

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
33.9%
White:
27.4%
African American:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.8% Help


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Compare Details Herbert J. Saunders Middle ranks better than 70.9% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Herbert J. Saunders Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.9%), White (27.4%), African American (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herbert J. Saunders Middle is 16.5, which is the highest among 16 middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herbert J. Saunders Middle is $7,770. 9 middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Herbert J. Saunders Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Herbert J. Saunders Middle 123rd of 422 Virginia public middle schools. (See Herbert J. Saunders Middle in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 40th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herbert J. Saunders Middle

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Rank History for all students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.64 41st 340 87.9%
2006 67.90 74th 383 80.7%
2007 56.65 154th 387 60.2%
2008 57.23 142nd 391 63.7%
2009 66.14 84th 390 78.5%
2010 55.94 162nd 408 60.3%
2011 49.57 212th 413 48.7%
2012 52.06 184th 413 55.4%
2013 55.99 148th 416 64.4%
2014 56.26 151st 416 63.7%
2015 54.36 173rd 412 58.0%
2016 50.83 197th 409 51.8%
2017 51.30 198th 415 52.3%
2018 59.78 139th 413 66.3%
2019 66.03 111th 424 73.8%
2021 56.00 159th 419 62.1%
2022 51.18 190th 415 54.2%
2023 70.19 123rd 422 70.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.39 70th 231 69.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.74 23rd 100 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.69 112th 411 72.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.99 90th 278 67.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.72 47th 114 58.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.92 123rd 409 69.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.55 92nd 132 30.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.02 33rd 298 88.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.47 76th 275 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.12 67th 402 83.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, July 25, 2014

Open Quote Great school! Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, August 5, 2013

Open Quote Plenty of potential with the right leadership. Diverse student body, almost evenly distributed among white, black and Hispanic. Dedicated teachers with a diverse staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Herbert J. Saunders Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1081 1081
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1196 1196
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1261 1261
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1294 1294
1993 922 134 56 51 6 n/a n/a 0 1169
1994 974 163 40 39 8 n/a n/a 0 1224
1995 949 221 55 37 9 n/a n/a 0 1271
1996 949 221 55 37 9 n/a n/a 0 1271
1997 901 217 58 53 6 n/a n/a 0 1235
1998 931 216 49 54 7 n/a n/a 0 1257
1999 866 216 53 55 5 n/a n/a 0 1195
2000 941 251 59 58 3 n/a n/a -4 1308
2001 807 272 53 63 2 n/a n/a 0 1197
2002 708 328 44 104 4 n/a n/a 26 1214
2003 708 328 44 104 4 n/a n/a 26 1214
2004 713 301 48 125 6 n/a n/a 36 1229
2005 642 319 49 141 3 n/a n/a 38 1192
2006 524 323 62 196 2 n/a n/a 37 1144
2007 419 300 59 224 2 n/a n/a 32 1036
2008 396 284 68 205 1 n/a n/a 47 1001
2009 413 311 72 211 2 n/a n/a 42 1051
2010 437 324 80 194 2 n/a n/a 39 1076
2011 392 271 64 252 6 2 115 0 1102
2012 374 271 57 257 2 1 120 0 1082
2013 341 289 59 265 3 0 117 0 1074
2014 351 277 70 268 6 0 90 0 1062
2015 373 284 84 254 4 0 93 0 1092
2016 389 285 83 296 6 4 97 0 1160
2017 355 295 92 326 5 4 85 0 1162
2018 341 288 92 357 7 3 86 0 1174
2019 362 301 101 356 3 2 81 0 1206
2020 356 288 112 380 3 1 83 0 1223
2021 343 298 106 391 2 1 76 0 1217
2022 341 247 127 396 1 2 77 0 1191
2023 348 250 142 431 0 4 96 0 1271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herbert J. Saunders Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1081 67.8 15.9 n/a
1990 1196 72.4 16.5 n/a
1991 1261 84.5 14.9 n/a
1992 1294 86.1 15.0 n/a
1993 1169 73.5 15.9 n/a
1994 1224 63.1 n/a 8.7
1995 1271 n/a 0.0 10.7
1996 1271 n/a 0.0 10.7
1997 1235 n/a 0.0 7.7
1998 1257 n/a 0.0 8
1999 1195 83.0 14.4 13.1
2000 1308 n/a 0.0 11.1
2001 1197 76.9 15.6 13.5
2002 1214 83.5 14.5 12
2003 1214 83.5 14.5 12
2004 1229 78.4 15.7 11.9
2005 1192 80.4 14.8 11.9
2006 1144 74.0 15.5 17.2
2007 1036 76.2 13.6 21
2008 1001 51.0 19.6 23.1
2009 1051 49.8 21.1 24.4
2010 1076 52.2 20.5 26.1
2011 1102 50.2 21.9 24.9
2012 1082 59.9 18.0 27.1
2013 1074 63.9 16.7 29
2014 1062 60.6 17.5 31.3
2015 1092 63.0 17.3 29.2
2016 1160 66.0 17.5 27.8
2017 1162 69.4 16.7 28.6
2018 1174 73.1 16.0 30.7
2019 1206 72.5 16.6 31.6
2020 1223 74.7 16.3 32.6
2021 1217 72.2 16.8 n/a
2022 1191 66.5 17.8 33.5
2023 1271 77.0 16.5 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herbert J. Saunders Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1081 67.8 15.9 n/a
1990 1196 72.4 16.5 n/a
1991 1261 84.5 14.9 n/a
1992 1294 86.1 15.0 n/a
1993 1169 73.5 15.9 n/a
1994 1224 63.1 n/a 8.7
1995 1271 n/a 0.0 10.7
1996 1271 n/a 0.0 10.7
1997 1235 n/a 0.0 7.7
1998 1257 n/a 0.0 8
1999 1195 83.0 14.4 13.1
2000 1308 n/a 0.0 11.1
2001 1197 76.9 15.6 13.5
2002 1214 83.5 14.5 12
2003 1214 83.5 14.5 12
2004 1229 78.4 15.7 11.9
2005 1192 80.4 14.8 11.9
2006 1144 74.0 15.5 17.2
2007 1036 76.2 13.6 21
2008 1001 51.0 19.6 23.1
2009 1051 49.8 21.1 24.4
2010 1076 52.2 20.5 26.1
2011 1102 50.2 21.9 24.9
2012 1082 59.9 18.0 27.1
2013 1074 63.9 16.7 29
2014 1062 60.6 17.5 31.3
2015 1092 63.0 17.3 29.2
2016 1160 66.0 17.5 27.8
2017 1162 69.4 16.7 28.6
2018 1174 73.1 16.0 30.7
2019 1206 72.5 16.6 31.6
2020 1223 74.7 16.3 32.6
2021 1217 72.2 16.8 n/a
2022 1191 66.5 17.8 33.5
2023 1271 77.0 16.5 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Herbert J. Saunders Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,466 (100.0%) $7,466
2020 $59 (0.8%) $7,148 (99.2%) $7,208
2021 $132 (1.7%) $7,638 (98.3%) $7,770

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herbert J. Saunders Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 123rd of 422 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)7671.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)7762.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)7981.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7870.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)8257
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)6848.7
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)8874.9
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8070.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)7565.7
 9.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)7361.1
 12%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)8763.9
 23.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8149.7
 31.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)9067.7
 22.3%
   8th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8062.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)8577.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7671
 5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Herbert J. Saunders Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Prince William County Public Schools)8576
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12061271
 5.4%
African American301250
 16.9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian101142
 40.6%
Hispanic356431
 21.1%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White362348
 3.9%
Two or More Races8196
 18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%40.8%
 9.2%


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Herbert J. Saunders Middle ranks 123rd of 422 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Herbert J. Saunders Middle usually go on to attend C.D. Hylton High

Students at Herbert J. Saunders Middle are 34% Hispanic, 27% White, 20% African American, 11% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,271 students attended Herbert J. Saunders Middle.


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