- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke, VA
Hidden Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510333001460
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Valley Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Valley Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hidden Valley Middle held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510333001460 · Roanoke, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 13.8:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Hidden Valley Middle held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hidden Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school
Hidden Valley Middle
581 students
What this shows Hidden Valley Middle reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Valley Middle compares
Hidden Valley 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,365
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 8.3%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Hidden Valley Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hidden Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Roanoke
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cave Spring Middle
Standard public school
746 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Breckinridge Middle
Standard public school
733 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northside Middle
Standard public school
648 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Standard public school
601 students 14:1 students per teacher
James Madison Middle
Standard public school
598 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Standard public school
540 students 11.3:1 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Valley Middle
How many students attend Hidden Valley Middle?
Hidden Valley Middle has 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Middle is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Hidden Valley Middle?
23.0% of students at Hidden Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Valley Middle is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Valley Middle?
Hidden Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Hidden Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Hidden Valley Middle, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.