POTOMAC MIDDLE

3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026

919 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.

919

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POTOMAC MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	332
Black	335
Asian	103
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Black
335 (36.5 %)
Hispanic
332 (36.1 %)
Asian
103 (11.2 %)
White
95 (10.3 %)
Two or More
48 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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)221-4996
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 6 301

Grade 7 328

Grade 8 290