- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510147002437 · Winchester, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 16.1:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherando High (1,631 students)
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherando High
Sherando High
1,631 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
1,550 students
- James Wood Hig
James Wood High
1,462 students
- James Wood Mid
James Wood Middle
873 students
- Robert E. Aylo
Robert E. Aylor Middle
861 students
- This school
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
853 students
What this shows Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle compares
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,605
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $14,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,550
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~853 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.