- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newport News, VA
B.T. Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for B.T. Washington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510264001041
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B.T. Washington Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
B.T. Washington Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B.T. Washington Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
B.T. Washington Middle held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 510264001041 · Newport News, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 15.3:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
B.T. Washington Middle held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
B.T. Washington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- This school 413
B.T. Washington Middle
413 students
What this shows B.T. Washington Middle reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How B.T. Washington Middle compares
B.T. Washington 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
White 26.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, B.T. Washington Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B.T. Washington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B.T. Washington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Newport News
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Standard public school
1,087 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Standard public school
988 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Passage Middle
Standard public school
931 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Homer L. Hines Middle
Standard public school
846 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Crittenden Middle
Standard public school
781 students 13:1 students per teacher
Huntington Middle
Standard public school
292 students 9.7:1 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about B.T. Washington Middle
How many students attend B.T. Washington Middle?
B.T. Washington Middle has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at B.T. Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at B.T. Washington Middle is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B.T. Washington Middle?
90.5% of students at B.T. Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B.T. Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at B.T. Washington Middle is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B.T. Washington Middle?
B.T. Washington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 B.T. Washington Middle rank among middle schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, B.T. Washington Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Newport News, 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 Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides B.T. Washington Middle, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.