- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stafford, VA
Andrew G. Wright Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andrew G. Wright Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510366001978
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew G. Wright Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew G. Wright Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew G. Wright Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Andrew G. Wright Middle held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510366001978 · Stafford, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Andrew G. Wright Middle held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Andrew G. Wright Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 851
Andrew G. Wright Middle
851 students
What this shows Andrew G. Wright Middle reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew G. Wright Middle compares
Andrew G. Wright 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Andrew G. Wright Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrew G. Wright Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew G. Wright Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Stafford
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
Standard public school
1,063 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
H.H. Poole Middle
Standard public school
995 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Stafford Middle
Standard public school
961 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Shirley C. Heim Middle
Standard public school
953 students 13.2:1 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 (~851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew G. Wright Middle
How many students attend Andrew G. Wright Middle?
Andrew G. Wright Middle has 851 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stafford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew G. Wright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew G. Wright Middle is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Andrew G. Wright Middle?
30.3% of students at Andrew G. Wright Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew G. Wright Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andrew G. Wright Middle is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew G. Wright Middle?
Andrew G. Wright Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Andrew G. Wright Middle rank among middle schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew G. Wright Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Stafford, 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 Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Andrew G. Wright Middle, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.