Potomac Shores Middle School serves 1,152 students in grades 6-8.
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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- 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 1,152 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Potomac Shores Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
1,152 students attend Potomac Shores Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Potomac Shores Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
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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