- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Damascus, VA
Damascus Middle
Federal NCES profile for Damascus Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510390001984
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Damascus Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 188
- students enrolled
Damascus Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Damascus Middle held near 162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510390001984 · Damascus, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 9.9:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
Damascus Middle held near 162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Damascus Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- John S. Battle
John S. Battle High
613 students
- High Point Ele
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- This school 188
Damascus Middle
188 students
What this shows Damascus Middle reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Damascus Middle compares
Damascus 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 5% in Virginia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$14,125
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Damascus Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Damascus Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Damascus Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Damascus Middle
How many students attend Damascus Middle?
Damascus Middle has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Damascus, VA. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Damascus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Damascus Middle is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Damascus Middle?
65.3% of students at Damascus Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Damascus Middle?
The largest demographic group at Damascus Middle is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Damascus, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Damascus Middle?
Damascus Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Damascus Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), and John S. Battle High (613 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.