- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke, VA
John P. Fishwick Middle
Federal NCES profile for John P. Fishwick Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510330001434
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John P. Fishwick Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John P. Fishwick Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John P. Fishwick Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330001434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
John P. Fishwick Middle grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 510330001434 · Roanoke, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 12:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick Henry High (2,030 students)
John P. Fishwick Middle grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John P. Fishwick Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
2,030 students
- William Flemin
William Fleming High
1,957 students
- Breckinridge M 733
Breckinridge Middle
733 students
- Round Hill Ele 720
Round Hill Elementary
720 students
- Westside Eleme 624
Westside Elementary
624 students
- This school 456
John P. Fishwick Middle
456 students
What this shows John P. Fishwick Middle reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How John P. Fishwick Middle compares
John P. Fishwick Middle is a growing 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$18,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
African American 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, John P. Fishwick Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke City Public Schools reports $18,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John P. Fishwick Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Fleming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John P. Fishwick Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
581 students 13.8:1 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about John P. Fishwick Middle
How many students attend John P. Fishwick Middle?
John P. Fishwick Middle has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John P. Fishwick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John P. Fishwick Middle is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 John P. Fishwick Middle?
98.0% of students at John P. Fishwick Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John P. Fishwick Middle?
The largest demographic group at John P. Fishwick Middle is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John P. Fishwick Middle?
John P. Fishwick Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 John P. Fishwick Middle rank among middle schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, John P. Fishwick Middle ranks #2 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 City Public Schools?
Besides John P. Fishwick Middle, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students), William Fleming High (1,957 students), and Breckinridge Middle (733 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.