- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericksburg, VA
Battlefield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Battlefield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510364001585
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battlefield Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Battlefield Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battlefield Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364001585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Battlefield Middle held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 510364001585 · Fredericksburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 13.7:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Battlefield Middle held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Battlefield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school
Battlefield Middle
780 students
What this shows Battlefield Middle reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battlefield Middle compares
Battlefield 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$13,858
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
White 32.9%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Battlefield Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battlefield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battlefield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Fredericksburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
T. Benton Gayle Middle
Standard public school
939 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Standard public school
887 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Chancellor Middle
Standard public school
799 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Walker-Grant Middle
Standard public school
796 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Freedom Middle
Standard public school
763 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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battlefield Middle
How many students attend Battlefield Middle?
Battlefield Middle has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battlefield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Battlefield Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Battlefield Middle?
65.9% of students at Battlefield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battlefield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Battlefield Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battlefield Middle?
Battlefield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Battlefield Middle rank among middle schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Battlefield Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Battlefield Middle, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.