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Potomac Shores Middle

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Potomac Shores Middle ranks 176 th of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 419 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Potomac Shores Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Dumfries, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,226 students. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 42 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potomac Shores Middle has shown strong academic performance in several subject areas, outperforming the district and state averages in 8th grade Algebra I, 6th grade Mathematics, and 8th grade Science. The school also consistently outperformed the district and state in 6th-8th grade English Reading. However, Potomac Shores Middle struggled in 7th and 8th grade Mathematics, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages. The school's performance for certain student subgroups was also noteworthy, with African American and White students ranking highly compared to other Virginia middle schools, while Asian students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds underperformed.

Compared to nearby schools, Potomac Shores Middle performed better than some, such as Lake Ridge Middle and Herbert J. Saunders Middle, in several academic areas. However, it lagged behind other nearby schools in overall academic performance and rankings. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate and a student-teacher ratio that is higher than some nearby schools, which may indicate a need for additional funding and resources to support student learning.

1,229

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,305

Per pupil spending ?

69.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17851 Woods View Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026

(703) 291-3590

District: Prince William County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.2%

Hispanic:

21.2%

White:

17.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2023 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2023

✓Above the Virginia median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Virginia avg68%

176^th of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 20 pts since 2023

From bottom 38% (2023) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 17Middle Schools in the Prince William County Public Schools

42^nd of 129Prince William County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	59.9	176 of 419	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	209 of 417	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.1	263 of 422	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.3	58 of 297	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	75 of 299	74.9%	★★★★☆
2023	61.8	108 of 298	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	40.2	95 of 136	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	96 of 128	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.8	108 of 132	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	39.1	159 of 281	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.2	191 of 278	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	49 of 135	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.8	52 of 122	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.2	31 of 100	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	64.1	150 of 403	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.8	205 of 407	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	243 of 411	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	100 of 279	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.9	147 of 272	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.0	175 of 275	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	224 of 403	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.3	200 of 402	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	53.9	192 of 404	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.4	198 of 407	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.0	256 of 409	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	49.6	70 of 130	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.9	95 of 123	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.4	94 of 114	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	99 of 244	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.0	67 of 237	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	34.0	165 of 231	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	61 of 400	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	67.2	112 of 396	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	60.5	160 of 402	60.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)85th percentile+27 vs school

African American (2025)80th percentile+22 vs school

Hispanic (2025)64th percentile+6 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)64th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)59th percentile~ school

Male (2025)52nd percentile-6 vs school

Military Connected (2025)46th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile-14 vs school

Disabled (2024)43rd percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)30th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+8 vs state

English Reading76%+3 vs state

Civics and Economics74%~ state avg

Science71%+5 vs state

Mathematics62%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 4, 2024

This school is terrible and I’m glad my child is out of there. Bullying and fighting were constant issues. Math teachers were great but the others were sub-par or lacking. Not much communication from this school to the community and the PE department was the biggest disappointment. We are a very active family and my child was excited for the new facilities. Sadly, my child told me that the teacher stands in the corner most days on her computer or on her phone. When I tried to contact her with my concerns, she started talking about what a great teacher was, how long she’s been teaching, and how my child didn’t change for PE class. In my opinion, she was very unprofessional and delusional. Unfortunately, quality neighborhoods don’t equal quality teachers. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Administration is non responsive to bullying and criminal activity here. Don't let the new building or new construction neighborhood distract from the issues that are stemming from this middle school. Parents have to find out serious issues at school through the said student or once it has already escalated to a more serious matter. Come to find that administration was aware but never update or inform parents. They say they will investigate or follow up and it is never done. Shame on them. I would send my child somewhere else before I consider anyone else I know attend this middle school unless there is serious steps taken to fix these matters. It's not safe or conducive to a learning environment where the kids thrive and are protected. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

This is a horrible school with a very bad management(principal). We are finally out of this school. There is way too much bullying in this school and the principal does NOT do anything about it but accused me and my daughter of liars after a student pushed her, she fell and hit her head and was so deep that Dr had to do 5 staples. I don’t post the pictures because they are very rough. This happened 2 weeks ago and until this day no one has called us from the school to check on mu daughter. Ive done a lot including speaking with the superintendent and nothing is getting done and our only options was to transfer school or stay here and that’s not gonna happened.
Do NOT I repeat Do not exposed your kids to this school with the poor management. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, October 25, 2021

this school is so ghetto. no one knows how to flush a toilet and theres always pee on the ground. the teachers whistle in your ears which is probably gonna make someone go deaf. the only good thing is that theres a decent amnt of lgbqt+ students so yea Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Mathematics (2025)			SOL Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)			SOL Civics and Economics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Potomac Shores Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	17851 Woods View Drive	Dumfries	22026	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 291-3590	1,229	77	15.9	69.7%	212 (17.2%)	568 (46.2%)	261 (21.2%)	106 (8.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (6.2%)	59.9	176^th of 419 public middle schools	58.0%		54.1	209^th of 417 public middle schools	49.9%	33			100.0	72.1	59.6	50.8	70.8	76.2	75.8	75.0		73.8	$9,305	$89	$9,217
Graham Park Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3613 Graham Park Rd	Triangle	22172	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 221-2118	713	55	13.0	68.9%	78 (10.9%)	239 (33.5%)	304 (42.6%)	60 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.5%)	39.7	281^st of 419 public middle schools	32.9%		42.7	264^th of 417 public middle schools	36.7%	17			100.0	56.3	54.1	49.4	60.1	59.4	64.1	69.6		78.0	$12,785	$702	$12,083
Potomac Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	3130 Panther Pride Drive	Dumfries	22026	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 221-4996	931	72	12.9	69.8%	103 (11.1%)	292 (31.4%)	337 (36.2%)	127 (13.6%)	3 (0.3%)	7 (0.8%)	62 (6.7%)	35.8	300^th of 419 public middle schools	28.4%		33.1	305^th of 417 public middle schools	26.9%	5			97.7	52.4	35.9	51.1	59.4	63.0	59.5	69.6		84.5	$10,695	$213	$10,482
Rippon Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	15101 Blackburn Rd	Woodbridge	22191	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 491-2171	1,200	84	14.2	69.3%	108 (9.0%)	355 (29.6%)	554 (46.2%)	121 (10.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	57 (4.8%)	33.9	309^th of 419 public middle schools	26.3%		37.6	285^th of 417 public middle schools	31.7%	24	100.0	100.0	100.0	54.3	47.2	36.1	59.1	63.7	66.8	68.0		65.3	$10,514	$450	$10,064
George M. Hampton Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	14800 Darbydale Avenue	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 670-6166	893	73	12.2	69.8%	72 (8.1%)	155 (17.4%)	526 (58.9%)	116 (13.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.4%)	32	316^th of 419 public middle schools	24.6%		31.9	311^th of 417 public middle schools	25.4%	5			97.6	51.2	36.8	40.6	51.0	64.7	67.5	63.9		83.6	$12,062	$676	$11,386
Woodbridge Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2201 York Dr	Woodbridge	22191	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 494-3181	873	62	14.0	69.5%	147 (16.8%)	186 (21.3%)	388 (44.4%)	109 (12.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	39 (4.5%)	40.3	277^th of 419 public middle schools	33.9%		44	256^th of 417 public middle schools	38.6%	21		100.0	100.0	57.1	44.1	38.9	65.0	66.0	65.8	69.5		75.6	$10,590	$363	$10,226
Fred M. Lynn Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1650 Prince William Parkway	Woodbridge	22191	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(703) 494-5157	973	77	12.6	68.7%	84 (8.6%)	221 (22.7%)	549 (56.4%)	83 (8.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.5%)	28.5	332^nd of 419 public middle schools	20.8%		27	330^th of 417 public middle schools	20.9%	2		100.0	96.0	49.5	51.4	42.4	55.9	57.4	59.9	56.5		73.4	$11,848	$1,067	$10,781
Shirley C. Heim Middle	Public	6-8	320 Telegraph Road	Stafford	22554	Stafford County	Stafford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 658-5910	953	64	14.8	54.0%	248 (26.0%)	197 (20.7%)	379 (39.8%)	57 (6.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (7.1%)	22.1	360^th of 419 public middle schools	14.1%		29.2	322^nd of 417 public middle schools	22.8%	38	100.0	91.7	97.4	43.8		37.1	51.4	62.6	63.0	64.4	48.1		$8,342	$429	$7,914
Stuart M. Beville Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4901 Dale Blvd	Woodbridge	22193	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 878-2593	1,181	87	13.5	69.2%	120 (10.2%)	196 (16.6%)	646 (54.7%)	160 (13.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	55 (4.7%)	39.6	284^th of 419 public middle schools	32.2%		30.7	315^th of 417 public middle schools	24.5%	31			98.1	54.4	46.2	51.0	61.3	59.6	68.5	70.2		76.8	$11,961	$441	$11,521
Lake Ridge Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	12350 Mohican Rd	Woodbridge	22192	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 494-5154	1,487	92	16.0	69.3%	437 (29.4%)	311 (20.9%)	458 (30.8%)	148 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	131 (8.8%)	73	97^th of 419 public middle schools	76.8%		68.2	127^th of 417 public middle schools	69.5%	30		100.0	98.5	71.1	61.5	60.8	76.2	82.0	83.5	81.8		86.0	$9,209	$64	$9,145

Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac Shores Middle

What is the racial makeup of Potomac Shores Middle?

Students at Potomac Shores Middle are 46% African American, 21% Hispanic, 17% White, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Potomac Shores Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,229 students attended Potomac Shores Middle.

What district is Potomac Shores Middle in?

Prince William County Public Schools

Is Potomac Shores Middle a good school?

Potomac Shores Middle ranks 176^th of 419 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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