- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison Heights, VA
Monelison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monelison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510021000072
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monelison Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Monelison Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monelison Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Madison Heights, VA.
School address
District: Amherst County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510021000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Monelison Middle held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510021000072 · Madison Heights, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst County High (1,240 students)
Monelison Middle held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Monelison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst County
Amherst County High
1,240 students
- This school 469
Monelison Middle
469 students
- Madison Height 449
Madison Heights Elementary
449 students
- Amelon Element 415
Amelon Elementary
415 students
- Amherst Middle 371
Amherst Middle
371 students
- Amherst Elemen 307
Amherst Elementary
307 students
What this shows Monelison Middle reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monelison Middle compares
Monelison 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 33% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
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
23.0%
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
$14,301
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 24.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Monelison Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst County Public Schools reports $14,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monelison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amelon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monelison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monelison Middle
How many students attend Monelison Middle?
Monelison Middle has 469 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monelison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monelison 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 Monelison Middle?
76.8% of students at Monelison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monelison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monelison Middle is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monelison Middle?
Monelison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Monelison Middle rank among public schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Monelison Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Madison Heights, 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 Amherst County Public Schools?
Besides Monelison Middle, Amherst County Public Schools also operates Amherst County High (1,240 students), Madison Heights Elementary (449 students), and Amelon Elementary (415 students). See the Amherst County Public Schools district page for the complete list.