- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winchester, VA
Frederick County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frederick County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510147000649
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick County Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick County Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick County Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510147000649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Frederick County Middle held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 510147000649 · Winchester, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 13.6:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherando High (1,631 students)
Frederick County Middle held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Frederick County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherando High
Sherando High
1,631 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
1,550 students
- James Wood Hig
James Wood High
1,462 students
- James Wood Mid
James Wood Middle
873 students
- Robert E. Aylo
Robert E. Aylor Middle
861 students
- This school
Frederick County Middle
732 students
What this shows Frederick County Middle reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick County Middle compares
Frederick County 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$14,605
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Frederick County Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $14,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Wood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Wood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E. Aylor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Winchester
3 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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick County Middle
How many students attend Frederick County Middle?
Frederick County Middle has 732 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick County Middle is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Frederick County Middle?
35.8% of students at Frederick County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frederick County Middle is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick County Middle?
Frederick County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Frederick County Middle rank among middle schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick County Middle ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Frederick County Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Sherando High (1,631 students), Millbrook High (1,550 students), and James Wood High (1,462 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.