- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshall, VA
Marshall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510132000609
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marshall, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Marshall Middle held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 510132000609 · Marshall, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 10.4:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
Marshall Middle held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Marshall Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,313 students
- Kettle Run Hig
Kettle Run High
1,175 students
- Fauquier High
Fauquier High
1,156 students
- Cedar Lee Midd
Cedar Lee Middle
861 students
- W.C. Taylor Mi
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- This school 426
Marshall Middle
426 students
What this shows Marshall Middle reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Middle compares
Marshall 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 8% in Virginia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$15,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Marshall Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fauquier County Public Schools reports $15,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Middle
How many students attend Marshall Middle?
Marshall Middle has 426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshall, VA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% 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 Marshall Middle?
34.3% of students at Marshall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Middle is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Marshall, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Middle?
Marshall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Marshall Middle rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marshall, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides Marshall Middle, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Kettle Run High (1,175 students), and Fauquier High (1,156 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.