Potomac Middle

3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026

potomacms.pwcs.edu/

931 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Potomac Middle School, located at 3130 Panther Pride Drive in Dumfries, Virginia, serves the local community as part of the Prince William County Public Schools district. The school is home to the "Panthers" and focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is built to accommodate a diverse student body, emphasizing core academic mastery while providing extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal growth and student engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community spirit and the "Panther Pride" culture, which encourages students to take ownership of their learning and contribute positively to their school environment. The facility is strategically situated to serve the families of Dumfries, providing a central hub for adolescent development. Through various programs and faculty support, Potomac Middle strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while cultivating the social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong success.

931

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potomac Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	337
Black	292
Asian	127
Two or More	62
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
337 (36.2%)
Black
292 (31.4%)
Asian
127 (13.6%)
White
103 (11.1%)
Two or More
62 (6.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)221-4996
Website:	http://potomacms.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	931
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	650
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 302

Grade 7 338

Grade 8 291