Enrollment
292
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newport News, VA
Huntington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Huntington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510264001055
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntington Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntington Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntington Middle
Huntington Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Newport News, Virginia, enrolling 292 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Huntington Middle is leaner than roughly 96% of Virginia schools and 30% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 164 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 292 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Newport News's middle schools, it stands alongside Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (1,087 students): Huntington Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students) and Menchville High (1,707 students) alongside Huntington 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 Huntington Middle compares
Huntington 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$15,115
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.8%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Huntington Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport News City Public Schools, which includes Huntington Middle.
$15,115
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 50.6%
Federal 17.7%
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 Huntington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Newport News
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Standard public school
1,087 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Standard public school
988 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Passage Middle
Standard public school
931 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Homer L. Hines Middle
Standard public school
846 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Crittenden Middle
Standard public school
781 students 13:1 students per teacher
B.T. Washington Middle
Standard public school
413 students 15.3:1 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Huntington Middle
How many students attend Huntington Middle?
Huntington Middle has 292 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newport News, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle is 9.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 38% 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 Huntington Middle?
86.9% of students at Huntington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Huntington Middle is African American at 81.5% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington Middle?
Huntington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Huntington Middle rank among middle schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Newport News, 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 Newport News on the city page.
Is Huntington Middle a good school?
Huntington Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Huntington Middle, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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