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School Comparison

RIPPON MIDDLE
vs.
POTOMAC MIDDLE

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

RIPPON MIDDLE
POTOMAC MIDDLE
  • RIPPON MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than POTOMAC MIDDLE (216 vs. 68).
  • RIPPON MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than POTOMAC MIDDLE (239 vs. 149).
  • RIPPON MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than POTOMAC MIDDLE (237.8:1 vs. 222:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

RIPPON MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than POTOMAC MIDDLE (239 vs. 149).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

RIPPON MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than POTOMAC MIDDLE (216 vs. 68).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

RIPPON MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than POTOMAC MIDDLE (26 vs. 13).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

RIPPON MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than POTOMAC MIDDLE (237.8:1 vs. 222:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
RIPPON MIDDLE
$15,373.27
POTOMAC MIDDLE
$15,373.27
Local revenue share
RIPPON MIDDLE
48%
POTOMAC MIDDLE
48%
State revenue share
RIPPON MIDDLE
42.1%
POTOMAC MIDDLE
42.1%
Federal revenue share
RIPPON MIDDLE
9.9%
POTOMAC MIDDLE
9.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
RIPPON MIDDLE
19.9%
POTOMAC MIDDLE
19.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Prince William County
$128,873
Prince William County
$128,873
Poverty rate
Prince William County
6.1%
Prince William County
6.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Prince William County
44.5%
Prince William County
44.5%
Unemployment rate
Prince William County
2.7%
Prince William County
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.