Summary:
ZIP code 22206 in Arlington, VA is served by exactly one public middle school: Gunston Middle, which enrolls 1,072 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Arlington County Public Schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 and per-student spending of $14,879, the school serves a moderately diverse population — 32% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Because it is the only middle school in the ZIP code, this analysis focuses on how Gunston compares to its district and the state of Virginia.
Gunston's signature strength is advanced mathematics. In both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, 8th-grade Geometry and 7th-grade Algebra I posted 100% proficiency, and 8th-grade Algebra I reached 98.26%. Reading is also a bright spot: 8th-grade reading hit 81.23% in 2025-2026, above the district and state averages, with all grades comfortably above state levels. Chronic absenteeism is 12.2%, nearly matching the district rate and below the state's 14.8%.
However, on-grade math proficiency is concerning. Standard grade-level math scores for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were 50%, 47.18%, and 51.33% respectively — all below district averages — and 6th-grade math dropped 15.5 points year over year. Civics (75.15%) also trails the district by more than seven points. Despite Arlington County Public Schools ranking in the 80th percentile among Virginia districts, Gunston Middle ranks just 181st out of 416 middle schools (56th percentile) with a 3-star rating. Families looking at ZIP code 22206 will find a school that excels at accelerating high-achieving math students and building literacy, but should watch the declining on-grade math scores and mid-tier statewide standing.
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