- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reston, VA
Hughes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hughes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510126001839
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Reston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Reston, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126001839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hughes Middle held near 1,001 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510126001839 · Reston, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 15.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Hughes Middle held near 1,001 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hughes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 1,012
Hughes Middle
1,012 students
What this shows Hughes Middle reports 1,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Middle compares
Hughes 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 | 35.3% | ▼ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
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
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Hughes Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hughes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Middle
How many students attend Hughes Middle?
Hughes Middle has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 993 (2022-23) → 1,001 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes 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 Hughes Middle?
35.3% of students at Hughes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Middle is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Reston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Middle?
Hughes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Hughes Middle rank among public schools in Reston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Reston, 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 Reston on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Hughes Middle, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.