- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newport News, VA
Mary Passage Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mary Passage Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510264002298
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Passage Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Passage Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Passage Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264002298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Mary Passage Middle held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.3 → 63.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 510264002298 · Newport News, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 14.1:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
Mary Passage Middle held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.3 → 63.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mary Passage Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- This school
Mary Passage Middle
931 students
What this shows Mary Passage Middle reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Passage Middle compares
Mary Passage 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 222 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.3%
White 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Mary Passage Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Passage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Passage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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
Huntington Middle
Standard public school
292 students 9.7:1 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 (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Passage Middle
How many students attend Mary Passage Middle?
Mary Passage Middle has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Passage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Passage Middle is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Passage Middle?
87.0% of students at Mary Passage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Passage Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mary Passage Middle is African American at 51.3% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Passage Middle?
Mary Passage Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Mary Passage Middle rank among middle schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Passage Middle ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Mary Passage 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.