- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dumfries, VA
Potomac Middle
Federal NCES profile for Potomac Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510313002584
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potomac Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Dumfries · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Potomac Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potomac Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Dumfries, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Potomac Middle grew from 919 students in 2022-23 to 984 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 72.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 510313002584 · Dumfries, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 14.8:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Potomac Middle grew from 919 students in 2022-23 to 984 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 72.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Potomac 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 931
Potomac Middle
931 students
What this shows Potomac Middle reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potomac Middle compares
Potomac Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 2% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 31.4%
Asian 13.6%
White 11.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Potomac 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 Potomac 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potomac 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 Dumfries
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Potomac Middle
How many students attend Potomac Middle?
Potomac Middle has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dumfries, VA. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 984 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomac Middle is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potomac Middle?
56.5% of students at Potomac Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potomac Middle?
The largest demographic group at Potomac Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in Dumfries, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potomac Middle?
Potomac Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Potomac Middle rank among public schools in Dumfries?
By Resource Investment Index, Potomac Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Dumfries, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dumfries on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Potomac 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.