- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodbridge, VA
Rippon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rippon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510313001319
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rippon Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rippon Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rippon Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Rippon Middle held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.3 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510313001319 · Woodbridge, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,200 enr · 15.6:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Rippon Middle held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.3 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rippon 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
Rippon Middle
1,200 students
What this shows Rippon Middle reports 1,200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rippon Middle compares
Rippon 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 8% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,200 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,200
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
African American 29.6%
Asian 10.1%
White 9.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Rippon 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 Rippon 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rippon 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.
Lake Ridge Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 17.7:1 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 (~1,200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rippon Middle
How many students attend Rippon Middle?
Rippon Middle has 1,200 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodbridge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,176 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rippon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rippon Middle is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rippon Middle?
62.1% of students at Rippon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rippon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rippon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rippon Middle?
Rippon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Rippon Middle rank among middle schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rippon Middle ranks #6 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 Rippon 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.