Enrollment
973
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodbridge, VA
Fred M. Lynn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fred M. Lynn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510313001297
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred M. Lynn Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred M. Lynn Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred M. Lynn Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred M. Lynn Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fred M. Lynn Middle
Fred M. Lynn Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Woodbridge, Virginia, enrolling 973 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Fred M. Lynn Middle is leaner than roughly 85% of Virginia schools and 18% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 973 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Woodbridge's middle schools, it stands alongside Lake Ridge Middle (1,487 students): Fred M. Lynn Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 17.7:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Fred M. Lynn Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fred M. Lynn Middle compares
Fred M. Lynn Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Virginia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
African American 22.7%
White 8.6%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Fred M. Lynn Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Fred M. Lynn Middle.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fred M. Lynn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred M. Lynn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Woodbridge
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lake Ridge Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Rippon Middle
Standard public school
1,200 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Stuart M. Beville Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
George M. Hampton Middle
Standard public school
893 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Woodbridge Middle
Standard public school
873 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~973 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fred M. Lynn Middle
How many students attend Fred M. Lynn Middle?
Fred M. Lynn Middle has 973 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodbridge, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred M. Lynn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred M. Lynn Middle is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred M. Lynn Middle?
77.0% of students at Fred M. Lynn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred M. Lynn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fred M. Lynn Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred M. Lynn Middle?
Fred M. Lynn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fred M. Lynn Middle rank among middle schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred M. Lynn Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Woodbridge, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Woodbridge on the city page.
Is Fred M. Lynn Middle a good school?
Fred M. Lynn Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Fred M. Lynn Middle, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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