Potomac Shores Middle School serves 1,229 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Potomac Shores Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Potomac Shores Middle School's student population of 1,229 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Potomac Shores Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
46%
21%
White
18%
44%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Potomac Shores Middle School?
1,229 students attend Potomac Shores Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Potomac Shores Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potomac Shores Middle School?
Potomac Shores Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac Shores Middle School offer ?
Potomac Shores Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Potomac Shores Middle School part of?
Potomac Shores Middle School is part of Prince William County School District.
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