Enrollment
1,111
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manassas, VA
Grace E. Metz Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grace E. Metz 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 510236002226
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace E. Metz Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace E. Metz Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace E. Metz Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Manassas City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510236002226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grace E. Metz Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grace E. Metz Middle
Grace E. Metz Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Manassas, Virginia, enrolling 1,111 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.0% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,111 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,111 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Manassas's middle schools, it stands alongside Parkside Middle (1,352 students): Grace E. Metz Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Manassas City Public Schools also operates Osbourn High (2,301 students) and Mayfield Intermediate (839 students) alongside Grace E. Metz 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 Grace E. Metz Middle compares
Grace E. Metz 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 16% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$16,198
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 71.5%
African American 9.8%
White 9.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Grace E. Metz Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manassas City Public Schools, which includes Grace E. Metz Middle.
$16,198
Per student
+11%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 46.7%
Federal 10.4%
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 Grace E. Metz Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osbourn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Baldwin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennie Dean Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weems Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace E. Metz Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Manassas
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Parkside Middle
Standard public school
1,352 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Louise a. Benton Middle
Standard public school
1,339 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Standard public school
1,198 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Unity Braxton Middle
Standard public school
1,055 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grace E. Metz Middle
How many students attend Grace E. Metz Middle?
Grace E. Metz Middle has 1,111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manassas, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace E. Metz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace E. Metz Middle is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace E. Metz Middle?
67.0% of students at Grace E. Metz Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace E. Metz Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grace E. Metz Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace E. Metz Middle?
Grace E. Metz Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Grace E. Metz Middle rank among middle schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace E. Metz Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Manassas, 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 Manassas on the city page.
Is Grace E. Metz Middle a good school?
Grace E. Metz Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Manassas City Public Schools?
Besides Grace E. Metz Middle, Manassas City Public Schools also operates Osbourn High (2,301 students), Mayfield Intermediate (839 students), and Baldwin Elementary (631 students). See the Manassas City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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