Enrollment
642
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winchester, VA
Daniel Morgan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Morgan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510405001777
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Morgan Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Morgan Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Morgan Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Winchester City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510405001777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel Morgan Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel Morgan Middle
Daniel Morgan Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Winchester, Virginia, enrolling 642 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 642 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (34%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 272 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 642 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Winchester's middle schools, it stands alongside James Wood Middle (873 students): Daniel Morgan Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 15.6:1).
Winchester City Public Schools also operates John Handley High (1,361 students) and John Kerr Elementary (583 students) alongside Daniel Morgan 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 Daniel Morgan Middle compares
Daniel Morgan 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 33% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
White 34.3%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Daniel Morgan Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winchester City Public Schools, which includes Daniel Morgan Middle.
$16,775
Per student
+15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 40.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 Daniel Morgan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Handley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Kerr Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland R. Quarles Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Morgan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Winchester
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Daniel Morgan Middle
How many students attend Daniel Morgan Middle?
Daniel Morgan Middle has 642 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winchester, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Morgan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Morgan Middle is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Daniel Morgan Middle?
76.5% of students at Daniel Morgan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Morgan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Morgan Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Morgan Middle?
Daniel Morgan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Daniel Morgan Middle rank among middle schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Morgan Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Winchester, 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 Winchester on the city page.
Is Daniel Morgan Middle a good school?
Daniel Morgan Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Winchester City Public Schools?
Besides Daniel Morgan Middle, Winchester City Public Schools also operates John Handley High (1,361 students), John Kerr Elementary (583 students), and Daniel Morgan Intermediate (575 students). See the Winchester City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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