- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke, VA
Breckinridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Breckinridge 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 510330001413
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breckinridge Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Breckinridge Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breckinridge Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Breckinridge Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510330001413 · Roanoke, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 16.3:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick Henry High (2,030 students)
Breckinridge Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Breckinridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
2,030 students
- William Flemin
William Fleming High
1,957 students
- This school 733
Breckinridge Middle
733 students
- Round Hill Ele 720
Round Hill Elementary
720 students
- Westside Eleme 624
Westside Elementary
624 students
- Woodrow Wilson 601
Woodrow Wilson Middle
601 students
What this shows Breckinridge Middle reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breckinridge Middle compares
Breckinridge 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Virginia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$18,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 37.2%
White 15.4%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Breckinridge Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke City Public Schools reports $18,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Breckinridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Fleming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breckinridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Roanoke
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cave Spring Middle
Standard public school
746 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Northside Middle
Standard public school
648 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Standard public school
601 students 14:1 students per teacher
James Madison Middle
Standard public school
598 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
581 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Standard public school
540 students 11.3:1 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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Breckinridge Middle
How many students attend Breckinridge Middle?
Breckinridge Middle has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge Middle is 16.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breckinridge Middle?
98.9% of students at Breckinridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breckinridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Breckinridge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breckinridge Middle?
Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge Middle rank among middle schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Breckinridge Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke City Public Schools?
Besides Breckinridge Middle, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students), William Fleming High (1,957 students), and Round Hill Elementary (720 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.