Serving 931 students in grades 6-8, Potomac Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 931 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Potomac Middle serves the southeast part of Dumfries, VA, covering an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potomac Middle School's student population of 931 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
931 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Potomac Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac Middle School is 0.75, 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
#1464 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy, Black & Tan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potomac Middle School's ranking?
Potomac Middle School is ranked #1464 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Potomac Middle School often compared to?
Potomac Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge Middle School, Lake Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Potomac Middle School?
931 students attend Potomac Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Potomac Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potomac Middle School?
Potomac Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac Middle School offer ?
Potomac Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potomac Middle School part of?
Potomac Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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
3 10/10/2025
Not very engaging and teachers are to strict the only thing that's fun is pie and lunch unless you had ms Blackshear.
1 10/10/2025
This is kinda nice but they too strict it's not engaging and the bathrooms are very restricted.
4 10/10/2025
IDK it's not that interactive and students often get blamed for the school being low rated but the only thing I came to school for is the pie band and lunch.
5 10/10/2025
This school is great besides the recent events of a threat and a teacher getting arrested. The kids only recorded when the teacher shoved the student. The student shoved the teacher first.
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