Enrollment
853
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winchester, VA
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
Federal NCES profile for Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510147002437
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510147002437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Winchester, Virginia, enrolling 853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 853 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #275, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winchester's middle schools, it stands alongside James Wood Middle (873 students): Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.6:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Sherando High (1,631 students) and Millbrook High (1,550 students) alongside Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle compares
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle.
$13,938
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 39.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Wood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Wood Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E. Aylor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Winchester
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
How many students attend Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle has 853 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winchester, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle?
30.1% of students at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle?
The largest demographic group at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle rank among middle schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Winchester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Winchester on the city page.
Is Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle a good school?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Sherando High (1,631 students), Millbrook High (1,550 students), and James Wood High (1,462 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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