Potomac Shores Middle School serves 1,077 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 1,077 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Potomac Shores Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Potomac Shores Middle School's student population of 1,077 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Potomac Shores Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
45%
22%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Potomac Shores Middle School?
1,077 students attend Potomac Shores Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Potomac Shores Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potomac Shores Middle School?
Potomac Shores Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac Shores Middle School offer ?
Potomac Shores Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Potomac Shores Middle School part of?
Potomac Shores Middle School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.
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