- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blacksburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510252001017
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blacksburg Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Blacksburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blacksburg Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Blacksburg, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Blacksburg Middle held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 69.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 510252001017 · Blacksburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
958 enr · 12.9:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Blacksburg Middle held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 69.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Blacksburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blacksburg Hig
Blacksburg High
1,325 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg High
1,072 students
- This school
Blacksburg Middle
958 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg Middle
778 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
544 students
- Falling Branch
Falling Branch Elementary
535 students
What this shows Blacksburg Middle reports 958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blacksburg Middle compares
Blacksburg 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 958 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
958
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$14,114
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Blacksburg Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $14,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blacksburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falling Branch Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blacksburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~958 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blacksburg Middle
How many students attend Blacksburg Middle?
Blacksburg Middle has 958 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blacksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 946 (2022-23) → 987 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Middle is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Blacksburg Middle?
28.0% of students at Blacksburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blacksburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blacksburg Middle is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Blacksburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blacksburg Middle?
Blacksburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Blacksburg Middle rank among public schools in Blacksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Blacksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blacksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Blacksburg Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students), Christiansburg High (1,072 students), and Christiansburg Middle (778 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.