Lake Ridge Middle

Summary:

Lake Ridge Middle is a public magnet middle school in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving 1,368 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Lake Ridge Middle consistently ranks in the top 30% of Virginia middle schools with a diverse student population.

The school's academic performance is a key strength, with students consistently outperforming district and state averages on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, particularly in 8th grade Algebra I, Science, and Civics and Economics. Lake Ridge Middle also excels in the performance of certain student subgroups, such as African American and Multi-racial students, who rank in the top 25% and top 30% of Virginia middle schools, respectively. However, the school's performance with Asian students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of Virginia middle schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Louise A. Benton Middle and Potomac Middle, Lake Ridge Middle generally outperforms its peers in academic performance and student subgroup rankings. However, some schools in the neighboring Fairfax County Public Schools district, like South County Middle, have comparable or even higher academic performance in certain areas.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 12350 Mohican Rd
       Woodbridge, VA  22192


(703) 494-5154

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,087 Help


Students who attend Lake Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Woodbridge High

Feeder schools for Lake Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    Antietam Elementary
    Lake Ridge Elementary
    Springwoods Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,404

Racial breakdown:

White:
30.6%
Hispanic:
30.5%
African American:
21.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Ridge Middle ranks better than 69.5% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.21. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Lake Ridge Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District. Student population at Lake Ridge Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (30.6%), Hispanic (30.5%), African American (21.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Middle is 16.1. 14 middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Ridge Middle is $7,087, which is the lowest among 16 middle schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Ridge Middle 127th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Lake Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.12 44th 340 87.1%
2006 68.07 71st 383 81.5%
2007 69.21 76th 387 80.4%
2008 60.39 124th 391 68.3%
2009 55.71 147th 390 62.3%
2010 65.95 90th 408 77.9%
2011 68.32 75th 413 81.8%
2012 68.81 71st 413 82.8%
2013 64.88 91st 416 78.1%
2014 68.32 80th 416 80.8%
2015 61.90 128th 412 68.9%
2016 54.78 176th 409 57.0%
2017 67.29 81st 415 80.5%
2018 66.60 96th 413 76.8%
2019 68.48 93rd 424 78.1%
2021 63.87 113th 419 73.0%
2022 70.20 90th 415 78.3%
2023 71.86 115th 422 72.7%
2024 68.21 127th 417 69.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.04 43rd 231 81.4%
2024 70.53 58th 237 75.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.80 20th 100 80.0%
2024 46.87 51st 122 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.28 131st 402 67.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.46 113th 411 72.5%
2024 66.44 132nd 407 67.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.39 75th 278 73.0%
2024 66.95 76th 281 73.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.33 44th 114 61.4%
2024 58.11 48th 123 61.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.49 107th 409 73.8%
2024 68.68 117th 407 71.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.68 71st 132 46.2%
2024 47.49 83rd 128 35.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.55 21st 298 93.0%
2024 77.65 41st 299 86.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.83 82nd 275 70.2%
2024 62.42 90th 272 66.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.01 78th 402 80.6%
2024 71.53 85th 396 78.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Open Quote The school provides a safe, supportive learning environment with teachers and administrators who care. Students are expected to mature, grow, and take more responsibility at Lakeridge Middle, but my daughter has flourished here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lake Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1042 1042
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1104 1104
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1133 1133
1993 954 134 36 34 7 n/a n/a 0 1165
1994 972 155 37 31 7 n/a n/a 0 1202
1995 905 167 35 52 6 n/a n/a 0 1165
1996 905 167 35 52 6 n/a n/a 0 1165
1997 885 197 33 57 3 n/a n/a 0 1175
1998 835 193 37 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1122
1999 819 186 39 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1101
2000 779 184 40 57 5 n/a n/a -4 1061
2001 753 227 33 72 1 n/a n/a 0 1086
2002 664 229 47 118 5 n/a n/a 42 1105
2003 664 229 47 118 5 n/a n/a 42 1105
2004 617 206 55 117 4 n/a n/a 68 1067
2005 566 206 56 136 1 n/a n/a 74 1039
2006 527 231 55 179 2 n/a n/a 63 1057
2007 587 260 60 216 1 n/a n/a 60 1184
2008 584 246 71 227 2 n/a n/a 59 1189
2009 568 243 80 224 1 n/a n/a 67 1183
2010 595 238 84 227 1 n/a n/a 73 1218
2011 520 234 80 284 4 5 123 0 1250
2012 522 240 82 256 2 4 112 0 1218
2013 510 282 89 267 2 5 100 0 1255
2014 489 279 81 261 4 3 102 0 1219
2015 459 274 94 285 4 4 101 0 1221
2016 454 258 88 312 2 2 113 0 1229
2017 432 270 93 333 1 2 89 0 1220
2018 413 310 110 343 1 4 96 0 1277
2019 435 325 125 396 1 3 101 0 1386
2020 462 342 136 437 0 3 110 0 1490
2021 440 334 128 465 1 4 111 0 1483
2022 441 318 131 424 1 5 102 0 1422
2023 414 281 126 436 2 4 105 0 1368
2024 429 303 128 428 2 1 113 0 1404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1042 62.6 16.6 n/a
1991 1104 66.0 16.7 n/a
1992 1133 67.2 16.8 n/a
1993 1165 74.6 15.6 n/a
1994 1202 62.0 n/a 3.1
1995 1165 n/a 0.0 3.7
1996 1165 n/a 0.0 3.7
1997 1175 n/a 0.0 6
1998 1122 n/a 0.0 6
1999 1101 67.0 16.4 10.9
2000 1061 n/a 0.0 11.9
2001 1086 69.8 15.6 11
2002 1105 79.3 13.9 15.9
2003 1105 79.3 13.9 15.9
2004 1067 71.2 15.0 14.6
2005 1039 73.2 14.2 19.2
2006 1057 70.0 15.1 22.3
2007 1184 86.7 13.7 22.8
2008 1189 53.6 22.2 23.2
2009 1183 54.3 21.8 24.4
2010 1218 58.5 20.8 25.8
2011 1250 59.6 20.9 27.5
2012 1218 66.6 18.2 26.3
2013 1255 66.8 18.7 29.8
2014 1219 72.2 16.8 31.8
2015 1221 73.0 16.7 31.1
2016 1229 72.0 17.0 32.3
2017 1220 67.2 18.1 34
2018 1277 77.7 16.4 35.5
2019 1386 86.3 16.0 36.9
2020 1490 86.1 17.2 36
2021 1483 87.8 16.8 n/a
2022 1422 85.8 16.5 37.7
2023 1368 84.7 16.1 39.4
2024 1404 87.0 16.1 43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1042 62.6 16.6 n/a
1991 1104 66.0 16.7 n/a
1992 1133 67.2 16.8 n/a
1993 1165 74.6 15.6 n/a
1994 1202 62.0 n/a 3.1
1995 1165 n/a 0.0 3.7
1996 1165 n/a 0.0 3.7
1997 1175 n/a 0.0 6
1998 1122 n/a 0.0 6
1999 1101 67.0 16.4 10.9
2000 1061 n/a 0.0 11.9
2001 1086 69.8 15.6 11
2002 1105 79.3 13.9 15.9
2003 1105 79.3 13.9 15.9
2004 1067 71.2 15.0 14.6
2005 1039 73.2 14.2 19.2
2006 1057 70.0 15.1 22.3
2007 1184 86.7 13.7 22.8
2008 1189 53.6 22.2 23.2
2009 1183 54.3 21.8 24.4
2010 1218 58.5 20.8 25.8
2011 1250 59.6 20.9 27.5
2012 1218 66.6 18.2 26.3
2013 1255 66.8 18.7 29.8
2014 1219 72.2 16.8 31.8
2015 1221 73.0 16.7 31.1
2016 1229 72.0 17.0 32.3
2017 1220 67.2 18.1 34
2018 1277 77.7 16.4 35.5
2019 1386 86.3 16.0 36.9
2020 1490 86.1 17.2 36
2021 1483 87.8 16.8 n/a
2022 1422 85.8 16.5 37.7
2023 1368 84.7 16.1 39.4
2024 1404 87.0 16.1 43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Ridge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $6,779 (100.0%) $6,779
2020 $59 (0.9%) $6,419 (99.1%) $6,478
2021 $67 (0.9%) $7,020 (99.1%) $7,087

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Ridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 93rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 115th of 422 Middle schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Ridge Middle)8577.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)7762.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Lake Ridge Middle)8274.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7870.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Ridge Middle)7868
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)6848.7
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Lake Ridge Middle)8576.3
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8070.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Lake Ridge Middle)7861
 17%
   8th Grade Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)7361.1
 12%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Ridge Middle)9056.9
 33.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8149.7
 31.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Lake Ridge Middle)8874.6
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8062.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Lake Ridge Middle)8576.3
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7671
 5%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Lake Ridge Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lake Ridge Middle)9996
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Prince William County Public Schools)8576
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13861368
 1.3%
African American325281
 13.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian125126
 0.8%
Hispanic396436
 10.1%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White435414
 4.8%
Two or More Races101105
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.9%39.4%
 2.5%


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Students who attend Lake Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Woodbridge High

Students at Lake Ridge Middle are 31% White, 30% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Lake Ridge Middle ranks 127th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,404 students attended Lake Ridge Middle.


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