Herbert J Saunders Middle School in Manassas, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Herbert J Saunders Middle School is a suburban public school in Manassas, Virginia that is part of Prince William County Public Schools. It serves 1,232 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.9:1. Its teachers have had 42 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,232 Students

73 Teachers

13557 Spriggs Rd

Manassas, VA 20112 View local requests

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Herbert J Saunders Middle School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

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.

Herbert J Saunders Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 2, 2026

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