- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milford, VA
Caroline Middle
Federal NCES profile for Caroline Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510066000051
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caroline Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caroline Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milford, VA.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510066000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Caroline Middle held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510066000051 · Milford, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
983 enr · 16.7:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Caroline High (1,315 students)
Caroline Middle held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Caroline Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caroline High
Caroline High
1,315 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Elementary
1,009 students
- This school
Caroline Middle
983 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Elementary
837 students
- Madison Elemen 456
Madison Elementary
456 students
What this shows Caroline Middle reports 983 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caroline Middle compares
Caroline 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Caroline Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $12,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caroline Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caroline Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~983 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caroline Middle
How many students attend Caroline Middle?
Caroline Middle has 983 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 973 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroline Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Caroline Middle is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caroline Middle?
75.0% of students at Caroline Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caroline Middle?
The largest demographic group at Caroline Middle is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Milford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caroline Middle?
Caroline Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Caroline Middle rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Caroline Middle, Caroline County Public Schools also operates Caroline High (1,315 students), Lewis and Clark Elementary (1,009 students), and Bowling Green Elementary (837 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.