Potomac Middle School
- Potomac Middle School serves 1,190 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (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 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Potomac Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Potomac Middle School's student population of 1,190 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,190 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Potomac Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Potomac Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1615 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 15% |
| Black | 51% | 23% |
| White | 11% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince William Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Potomac Middle School is Potomac High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mary G. Porter Traditional (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mary Williams Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dumfries Mary Williams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1065 students
0.0 miles
3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703)445-8376 0.0 PK-5 1065 - Dumfries Potomac High School Grades: 9-12 | 2056 students
0.4 miles
3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703)441-4200 0.4 9-12 2056 - Woodbridge River Oaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 767 students
0.7 miles
16950 Mcguffeys Trail
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703)441-0050 0.7 PK-5 767 - Woodbridge Leesylvania Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 788 students
1.6 miles
15800 Neabsco Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703)670-8268 1.6 PK-5 788 - Dumfries Swans Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 801 students
1.7 miles
17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703)445-0930 1.7 PK-5 801
School Reviews
| 5 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 - Posted by Student/Alumni - happy |
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