- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gate City, VA
Gate City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gate City 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 510348002132
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gate City Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Gate City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gate City Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gate City Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gate City, VA.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348002132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Gate City Middle shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510348002132 · Gate City, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 10.6:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Connections Academy (728 students)
Gate City Middle shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gate City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Conne
Virginia Connections Academy
728 students
- Gate City High
Gate City High
592 students
- Shoemaker Elem
Shoemaker Elementary
419 students
- Weber City Ele
Weber City Elementary
380 students
- Duffield-Patto
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- This school 276
Gate City Middle
276 students
What this shows Gate City Middle reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gate City Middle compares
Gate City 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 9% in Virginia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,841
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Gate City Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County Public Schools reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gate City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gate City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gate City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gate City Middle
How many students attend Gate City Middle?
Gate City Middle has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gate City, VA. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate City Middle is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Gate City Middle?
78.1% of students at Gate City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gate City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gate City Middle is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Gate City, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gate City Middle?
Gate City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does Gate City Middle rank among public schools in Gate City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gate City Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gate City, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gate City on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Gate City Middle, Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students), Gate City High (592 students), and Shoemaker Elementary (419 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.