Enrollment
413
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How B.T. Washington Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at B.T. Washington Middle
B.T. Washington Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Newport News, Virginia, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 413 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport News's middle schools, it stands alongside Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (1,087 students): B.T. Washington Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 15.8:1).
Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students) and Menchville High (1,707 students) alongside B.T. Washington 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 B.T. Washington Middle compares
B.T. Washington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,115
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport News City Public Schools, which includes B.T. Washington Middle.
$15,115
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 50.6%
Federal 17.7%
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 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
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is B.T. Washington Middle a good school?
B.T. Washington Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. 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 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.
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