- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, VA
George H. Moody Middle
Federal NCES profile for George H. Moody 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 510189000800
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George H. Moody Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 15
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George H. Moody Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George H. Moody Middle ranks #7 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
George H. Moody Middle held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 510189000800 · Richmond, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,086 enr · 17.5:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
George H. Moody Middle held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
George H. Moody Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school
George H. Moody Middle
1,086 students
What this shows George H. Moody Middle reports 1,086 students on the CCD universe file.
How George H. Moody Middle compares
George H. Moody 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,973
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.1%
White 20.9%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, George H. Moody Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George H. Moody Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George H. Moody Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Richmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
River City Middle
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Tuckahoe Middle
Standard public school
1,114 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Quioccasin Middle
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1,053 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Brookland Middle
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1,034 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Middle
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936 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Pocahontas Middle
Standard public school
914 students 18.3:1 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 (~1,086 students)
Frequently asked questions about George H. Moody Middle
How many students attend George H. Moody Middle?
George H. Moody Middle has 1,086 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George H. Moody Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George H. Moody Middle is 17.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George H. Moody Middle?
36.1% of students at George H. Moody Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George H. Moody Middle?
The largest demographic group at George H. Moody Middle is Asian at 44.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George H. Moody Middle?
George H. Moody 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 George H. Moody Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, George H. Moody Middle ranks #7 of 15 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides George H. Moody Middle, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.