- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midlothian, VA
Bailey Bridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bailey Bridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510084000053
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bailey Bridge Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bailey Bridge Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey Bridge Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bailey Bridge Middle held near 1,442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.3 → 102.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510084000053 · Midlothian, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,496 enr · 15:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Bailey Bridge Middle held near 1,442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.3 → 102.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bailey Bridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school
Bailey Bridge Middle
1,496 students
What this shows Bailey Bridge Middle reports 1,496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bailey Bridge Middle compares
Bailey Bridge 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,496 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,496
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,776
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
328
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Bailey Bridge Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bailey Bridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bailey Bridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Midlothian
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Tomahawk Creek Middle
Standard public school
1,650 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Midlothian Middle
Standard public school
1,330 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Swift Creek Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Robious Middle
Standard public school
1,081 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 (~1,496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bailey Bridge Middle
How many students attend Bailey Bridge Middle?
Bailey Bridge Middle has 1,496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midlothian, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,459 (2022-23) → 1,442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey Bridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailey Bridge Middle is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bailey Bridge Middle?
29.7% of students at Bailey Bridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bailey Bridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bailey Bridge Middle is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bailey Bridge Middle?
Bailey Bridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Bailey Bridge Middle rank among middle schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey Bridge Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Bailey Bridge Middle, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.