Serving 1,195 students in grades 6-8, Rippon Middle School ranks in the top 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority 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: 1,195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rippon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Rippon Middle School's student population of 1,195 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rippon Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rippon Middle School is 0.68, 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
#837 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
45%
18%
Black
32%
22%
White
10%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Rippon Middle School's ranking?
Rippon Middle School is ranked #837 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rippon Middle School often compared to?
Rippon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Ridge Middle School, George M. Hampton Middle School, Woodbridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rippon Middle School?
1,195 students attend Rippon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rippon Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rippon Middle School?
Rippon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rippon Middle School offer ?
Rippon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rippon Middle School part of?
Rippon Middle School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
3 8/12/2019
The school is ok but the buses are stupid. GET A NEW BUS DRIVER FOR 201. OR EXPLAIN WHY THEY ARE ALWAYS LATE.
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