Lake Ridge Middle School in Woodbridge, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lake Ridge Middle School is a suburban public school in Woodbridge, Virginia that is part of Prince William County Public Schools. It serves 1,489 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,489 Students

78 Teachers

12350 Mohican Rd

Woodbridge, VA 22192 View local requests

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Lake Ridge Middle School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lake Ridge Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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