Enrollment
593
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Penn Laird, VA
Montevideo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Montevideo 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 510339001975
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montevideo Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Penn Laird · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Montevideo Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montevideo Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Penn Laird, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montevideo Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montevideo Middle
Montevideo Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Penn Laird, Virginia, enrolling 593 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Montevideo Middle is leaner than roughly 85% of Virginia schools and 18% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 593 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students) and Broadway High (932 students) alongside Montevideo Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montevideo Middle compares
Montevideo Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 35% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Virginia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Montevideo Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Public Schools, which includes Montevideo Middle.
$13,933
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Montevideo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montevideo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montevideo Middle
How many students attend Montevideo Middle?
Montevideo Middle has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Penn Laird, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montevideo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montevideo Middle is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Montevideo Middle?
37.7% of students at Montevideo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montevideo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Montevideo Middle is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Penn Laird, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montevideo Middle?
Montevideo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montevideo Middle rank among public schools in Penn Laird?
By Resource Investment Index, Montevideo Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Penn Laird, 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 Penn Laird on the city page.
Is Montevideo Middle a good school?
Montevideo Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Montevideo Middle, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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