E.H. Marsteller Middle

E.H. Marsteller Middle operates as a substantial junior high in Bristow, Virginia, run under Prince William County Public Schools. Current enrollment sits at 1,153 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 750 students per school, that is 54% bigger than typical.

Prince William County Public Schools comprises 95 schools with combined enrollment of 90,242 students; E.H. Marsteller Middle is among them.

On the student-mix side, E.H. Marsteller Middle records that the most-represented group is White (48%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder breaks down as 18% Hispanic, 13% Black, 13% Asian, 8% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, E.H. Marsteller Middle has 75 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.3:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.1:1 average. Around 24% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Prince William County (around 55%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, E.H. Marsteller Middle tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 81.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 85.5%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Prince William County put the typical household earns roughly $131,402 per year, about 45% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. E.H. Marsteller Middle is one of 102 public schools in Prince William County (combined enrollment of about 89,591 students).

The closest other public school is Cedar Point Elementary, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts E.H. Marsteller Middle at 4th of 9; the average score across the group is 83.9%.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 14%: 1,348 students in 2018 compared to 1,153 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 54% to 48% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.