Lake Ridge Middle School
Lake Ridge Middle School serves 1,277 students in grades 6-8.
Lake Ridge Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lake Ridge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Lake Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,277 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lake Ridge Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Ridge Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #928 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 71% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 16% |
| Black | 24% | 22% |
| White | 32% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince William County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Ridge Middle School is Woodbridge High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Woodbridge Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Old Bridge Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Woodbridge Old Bridge Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 88%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 740 students10
0.2 miles
3051 Old Bridge Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-5614 0.2 PK-5 740 - Woodbridge Woodbridge High School Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 88%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,606 students10
0.2 miles
3001 Old Bridge Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 497-8000 0.2 9-12 2,606 - Woodbridge Antietam Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 78%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 675 students10
0.7 miles
12000 Antietam Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 497-7619 0.7 PK-5 675 - Woodbridge Lake Ridge Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 78% | Reading: 82%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 590 students10
0.9 miles
11970 Hedges Run Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-9153 0.9 PK-5 590 - Woodbridge Springwoods Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 711 students10
1.2 miles
3815 Marquis Place
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 590-9874 1.2 PK-5 711
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