- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, VA
Bull Run Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bull Run Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510313002303
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bull Run Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bull Run Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bull Run Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Gainesville, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Bull Run Middle held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 510313002303 · Gainesville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,129 enr · 16.4:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Bull Run Middle held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bull Run Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 1,129
Bull Run Middle
1,129 students
What this shows Bull Run Middle reports 1,129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bull Run Middle compares
Bull Run 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,129
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Virginia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Asian 15.1%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Bull Run Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bull Run Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bull Run Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Gainesville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bull Run Middle
How many students attend Bull Run Middle?
Bull Run Middle has 1,129 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,093 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bull Run Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bull Run Middle is 16.4:1, which is 18% 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 Bull Run Middle?
31.7% of students at Bull Run Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bull Run Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bull Run Middle is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Gainesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bull Run Middle?
Bull Run Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Bull Run Middle rank among public schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bull Run Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Bull Run Middle, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.