Parkside Middle School in Manassas, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Parkside Middle School is a suburban public school in Manassas, Virginia that is part of Prince William County Public Schools. It serves 1,356 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.3:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,356 Students

83 Teachers

8602 Mathis Ave

Manassas, VA 20110 View local requests

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Parkside Middle School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

70%

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.

Parkside Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 24, 2025

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