- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Grace E. Metz Middle held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 68.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 510236002226 · Manassas, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,111 enr · 15.6:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Osbourn High (2,301 students)
Grace E. Metz Middle held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 68.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Grace E. Metz Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Osbourn High
Osbourn High
2,301 students
- This school
Grace E. Metz Middle
1,111 students
- Mayfield Inter 839
Mayfield Intermediate
839 students
- Baldwin Elemen 631
Baldwin Elementary
631 students
- Jennie Dean El 579
Jennie Dean Elementary
579 students
- Weems Elementa 556
Weems Elementary
556 students
What this shows Grace E. Metz Middle reports 1,111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace E. Metz Middle compares
Grace E. Metz 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Manassas City Public Schools reports $16,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,102 (2022-23) → 1,076 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.