Enrollment
958
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blacksburg Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blacksburg Middle
Blacksburg Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Blacksburg, Virginia, enrolling 958 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 958 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 227 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 958 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students) and Christiansburg High (1,072 students) alongside Blacksburg Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blacksburg Middle compares
Blacksburg Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Blacksburg Middle.
$13,803
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 48.5%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~958 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blacksburg Middle a good school?
Blacksburg Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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