- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dumfries, VA
Potomac Shores Middle
Federal NCES profile for Potomac Shores 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 510313003077
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potomac Shores Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Dumfries · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Potomac Shores Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potomac Shores Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Dumfries, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313003077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Potomac Shores Middle grew from 1,152 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 79.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 510313003077 · Dumfries, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,229 enr · 16.8:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Potomac Shores Middle grew from 1,152 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 79.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Potomac Shores 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
Potomac Shores Middle
1,229 students
What this shows Potomac Shores Middle reports 1,229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potomac Shores Middle compares
Potomac Shores 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,229
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 17.2%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Potomac Shores 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 Shores 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 | 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 Potomac Shores 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 (~1,229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potomac Shores Middle
How many students attend Potomac Shores Middle?
Potomac Shores Middle has 1,229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dumfries, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,152 (2022-23) → 1,226 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac Shores Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomac Shores Middle is 16.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potomac Shores Middle?
40.6% of students at Potomac Shores Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potomac Shores Middle?
The largest demographic group at Potomac Shores Middle is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Dumfries, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potomac Shores Middle?
Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores Middle rank among public schools in Dumfries?
By Resource Investment Index, Potomac Shores Middle ranks #5 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 Shores 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.