- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodbridge, VA
Lake Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Ridge 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 510313002158
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Ridge Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Lake Ridge Middle held near 1,404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 510313002158 · Woodbridge, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,487 enr · 17.7:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Lake Ridge Middle held near 1,404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lake Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school
Lake Ridge Middle
1,487 students
What this shows Lake Ridge Middle reports 1,487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Ridge Middle compares
Lake Ridge Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,487
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
White 29.4%
African American 20.9%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Lake Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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
Fred M. Lynn Middle
Standard public school
973 students 11.4:1 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Ridge Middle
How many students attend Lake Ridge Middle?
Lake Ridge Middle has 1,487 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodbridge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,368 (2022-23) → 1,404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Middle is 17.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Ridge Middle?
32.7% of students at Lake Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Ridge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 30.8% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Ridge Middle?
Lake Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge 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.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Lake Ridge 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.