- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
Albert Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Albert Hill 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 510324001351
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Hill Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #14 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Hill Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Hill Middle ranks #14 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Albert Hill Middle grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 510324001351 · Richmond, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 9.5:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Albert Hill Middle grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Albert Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school 505
Albert Hill Middle
505 students
What this shows Albert Hill Middle reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert Hill Middle compares
Albert Hill Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Albert Hill Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Richmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River City Middle
Standard public school
1,150 students 11:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
George H. Moody Middle
Standard public school
1,086 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Quioccasin Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Brookland Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Middle
Standard public school
936 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albert Hill Middle
How many students attend Albert Hill Middle?
Albert Hill Middle has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Hill Middle is 9.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert Hill Middle?
99.1% of students at Albert Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Albert Hill Middle is African American at 58.8% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Hill Middle?
Albert Hill 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 Albert Hill Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Hill Middle ranks #14 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Albert Hill Middle, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.