- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlottesville, VA
Jackson P. Burley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jackson P. Burley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510009000024
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson P. Burley Middle earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson P. Burley Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson P. Burley Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Albemarle County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510009000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Jackson P. Burley Middle shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 510009000024 · Charlottesville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 11.1:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Albemarle High (1,964 students)
Jackson P. Burley Middle shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Jackson P. Burley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albemarle High
Albemarle High
1,964 students
- Western Albema
Western Albemarle High
1,273 students
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High
1,184 students
- Joseph T. Henl
Joseph T. Henley Middle
847 students
- Mountain View 769
Mountain View Elementary
769 students
- This school 534
Jackson P. Burley Middle
534 students
What this shows Jackson P. Burley Middle reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson P. Burley Middle compares
Jackson P. Burley Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 13% in Virginia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Jackson P. Burley Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albemarle County Public Schools reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson P. Burley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Albemarle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson P. Burley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Charlottesville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Journey Middle
Standard public school
646 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Middle
Standard public school
574 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Buford Middle
Standard public school
563 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Leslie H. Walton Middle
Standard public school
339 students 10.3:1 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson P. Burley Middle
How many students attend Jackson P. Burley Middle?
Jackson P. Burley Middle has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson P. Burley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson P. Burley Middle is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Jackson P. Burley Middle?
40.3% of students at Jackson P. Burley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson P. Burley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jackson P. Burley Middle is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson P. Burley Middle?
Jackson P. Burley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Jackson P. Burley Middle rank among middle schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson P. Burley Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Besides Jackson P. Burley Middle, Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Albemarle High (1,964 students), Western Albemarle High (1,273 students), and Monticello High (1,184 students). See the Albemarle County Public Schools district page for the complete list.