Rippon Middle

ripponms.pwcs.edu/

1,200 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rippon Middle School, located in Woodbridge, Virginia, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic rigor, character development, and student engagement. Its location in the heart of Woodbridge allows the school to serve a diverse student body, which is reflected in its various extracurricular programs, athletic teams, and community-focused initiatives.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Rippon Middle School focuses on creating a "middle school concept" approach, where teachers work in teams to provide personalized attention to student needs. In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically offers a variety of elective courses, such as music, art, and technology, aimed at helping students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills.

1,200

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rippon Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	554
Black	355
Asian	121
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
554 (46.2%)
Black
355 (29.6%)
Asian
121 (10.1%)
White
108 (9.0%)
Two or More
57 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)491-2171
Website:	http://ripponms.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	831
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 6 390

Grade 7 405

Grade 8 405