Serving 902 students in grades 6-8, Potomac Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Potomac Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Potomac Middle School's student population of 902 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
902 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Potomac Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
38%
18%
Black
39%
22%
White
8%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potomac Middle School's ranking?
Potomac Middle School is ranked #1402 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Potomac Middle School often compared to?
Potomac Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge Middle School, Lake Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Potomac Middle School?
902 students attend Potomac Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Potomac Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potomac Middle School?
Potomac Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac Middle School offer ?
Potomac Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potomac Middle School part of?
Potomac Middle School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
3 3/26/2020
Not very engaging and teachers are to strict the only thing that's fun is pie and lunch unless you had ms Blackshear.
1 3/19/2020
This is kinda nice but they too strict it's not engaging and the bathrooms are very restricted.
5 2/10/2020
This school is great besides the recent events of a threat and a teacher getting arrested. The kids only recorded when the teacher shoved the student. The student shoved the teacher first.
4 1/20/2020
IDK it's not that interactive and students often get blamed for the school being low rated but the only thing I came to school for is the pie band and lunch.
5 11/11/2013
Potomac is an awesome school with tons of fun. Once i spent i an entire math class talking about cats. HAHA lots of awesome teachers
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