- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, VA
Maury River Middle
Federal NCES profile for Maury River Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510337001871
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maury River Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Maury River Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maury River Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lexington, VA.
School address
District: Rockbridge County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510337001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Maury River Middle shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 510337001871 · Lexington, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 10.2:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockbridge County High (916 students)
Maury River Middle shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Maury River Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockbridge Cou
Rockbridge County High
916 students
- This school
Maury River Middle
481 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
466 students
- Fairfield Elem 241
Fairfield Elementary
241 students
- Natural Bridge 230
Natural Bridge Elementary
230 students
- Mountain View 154
Mountain View Elementary
154 students
What this shows Maury River Middle reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maury River Middle compares
Maury River 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 22% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$15,836
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Maury River Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockbridge County Public Schools reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maury River Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natural Bridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maury River Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maury River Middle
How many students attend Maury River Middle?
Maury River Middle has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maury River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maury River Middle is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 35% 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 Maury River Middle?
70.3% of students at Maury River Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maury River Middle?
The largest demographic group at Maury River Middle is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maury River Middle?
Maury River Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Maury River Middle rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Maury River Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lexington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockbridge County Public Schools?
Besides Maury River Middle, Rockbridge County Public Schools also operates Rockbridge County High (916 students), Central Elementary (466 students), and Fairfield Elementary (241 students). See the Rockbridge County Public Schools district page for the complete list.