- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericksburg, VA
Chancellor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chancellor 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 510364002165
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chancellor Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chancellor Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chancellor Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364002165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Chancellor Middle shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 510364002165 · Fredericksburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 14.3:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Chancellor Middle shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chancellor Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school
Chancellor Middle
799 students
What this shows Chancellor Middle reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chancellor Middle compares
Chancellor Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 16% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$13,858
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 32.0%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Chancellor Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chancellor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chancellor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Fredericksburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
T. Benton Gayle Middle
Standard public school
939 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Standard public school
887 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Walker-Grant Middle
Standard public school
796 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Battlefield Middle
Standard public school
780 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Freedom Middle
Standard public school
763 students 13.2:1 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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chancellor Middle
How many students attend Chancellor Middle?
Chancellor Middle has 799 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chancellor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chancellor Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chancellor Middle?
67.0% of students at Chancellor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chancellor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chancellor Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chancellor Middle?
Chancellor 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 Chancellor Middle rank among middle schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Chancellor Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Chancellor Middle, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.