At a glance
Reported students
1,487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
92.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
738
Lake Ridge Middle: 1,487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,415
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Lake Ridge Middle
Lake Ridge Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Woodbridge. It is one of 98 current school records connected to Prince William County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,487 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (30.8%) and White (29.4%). English learners represent 21.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Ridge Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.4%
- Hispanic30.8%
- Black20.9%
- Asian10%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prince William County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,436 reported students
Gainesville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,403 reported students
Parkside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,352 reported students
Louise A. Benton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,339 reported students
Potomac Shores Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,229 reported students
Rippon Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,200 reported students
Public schools near Lake Ridge Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Middle Middle · Prince William County Public Schools | 06–08 | 873 | 2.8 mi |
| Fred M. Lynn Middle Middle · Prince William County Public Schools | 06–08 | 973 | 3.3 mi |
| Stuart M. Beville Middle Middle · Prince William County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,181 | 3.3 mi |
| George M. Hampton Middle Middle · Prince William County Public Schools | 06–08 | 893 | 4 mi |
| South County Middle Middle · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 943 | 4.1 mi |
| Rippon Middle Middle · Prince William County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,200 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Ridge Middle
What grades does Lake Ridge Middle serve?
Lake Ridge Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Prince William County Public Schools.
How many students attend Lake Ridge Middle?
Lake Ridge Middle reported 1,487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,415 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 1,487 students and 92.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Ridge Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Ridge Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Lake Ridge Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Ridge Middle in?
Lake Ridge Middle is part of Prince William County Public Schools, based in Manassas, VA, which operates 98 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Ridge Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodbridge Middle (2.8 mi), Fred M. Lynn Middle (3.3 mi), Stuart M. Beville Middle (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.