- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midlothian, VA
Midlothian Middle
Federal NCES profile for Midlothian Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510084000343
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midlothian Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Midlothian Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midlothian Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Midlothian Middle shrank from 1,368 students in 2022-23 to 1,297 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 510084000343 · Midlothian, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,330 enr · 15.5:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Midlothian Middle shrank from 1,368 students in 2022-23 to 1,297 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Midlothian Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school
Midlothian Middle
1,330 students
What this shows Midlothian Middle reports 1,330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midlothian Middle compares
Midlothian 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 77% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,330
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Midlothian Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midlothian Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midlothian Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Midlothian
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Tomahawk Creek Middle
Standard public school
1,650 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Bailey Bridge Middle
Standard public school
1,496 students 15:1 students per teacher
Swift Creek Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Robious Middle
Standard public school
1,081 students 14.6:1 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 (~1,330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midlothian Middle
How many students attend Midlothian Middle?
Midlothian Middle has 1,330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midlothian, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,368 (2022-23) → 1,297 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlothian Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlothian Middle is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midlothian Middle?
13.2% of students at Midlothian Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midlothian Middle?
The largest demographic group at Midlothian Middle is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midlothian Middle?
Midlothian Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Midlothian Middle rank among middle schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Midlothian Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Midlothian Middle, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.