Grace E Metz Middle School in Manassas, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Grace E Metz Middle School is a suburban public school in Manassas, Virginia that is part of Manassas City School District. It serves 1,111 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 7 - 8

1,111 Students

78 Teachers

9950 Wellington Rd

Manassas, VA 20110 View local requests

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Grace E Metz Middle School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

81%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Grace E Metz Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 29, 2026

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