Lake Ridge Middle

lakeridgems.pwcs.edu/

1,487 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Ridge Middle School, located in Woodbridge, Virginia, is a prominent part of the Prince William County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As a middle school, it plays a critical role in the transition between elementary and high school, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of advanced secondary education while encouraging them to explore personal interests through various electives and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Ridge Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a variety of sports teams, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that allow students to engage with their peers and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the broader Woodbridge community, the school strives to cultivate a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best and contribute positively to the school culture.

1,487

Total Students

92.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Ridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	458
Black	311
Asian	148
Two or More	131
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
458 (30.8%)
White
437 (29.4%)
Black
311 (20.9%)
Asian
148 (10.0%)
Two or More
131 (8.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)494-5154
Website:	http://lakeridgems.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,031
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 6 530

Grade 7 499

Grade 8 458