Serving 1,487 students in grades 6-8, Lake Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Ridge Middle serves the eastern part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,487 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Lake Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Ridge Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
29%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Lake Ridge Middle School is ranked #529 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lake Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Lake Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lake Ridge Middle School?
1,487 students attend Lake Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Lake Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Ridge Middle School?
Lake Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Ridge Middle School offer ?
Lake Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Ridge Middle School part of?
Lake Ridge Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.
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