- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Montevideo Middle held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510339001975 · Penn Laird, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 11.4:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
Montevideo Middle held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Montevideo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- This school
Montevideo Middle
593 students
What this shows Montevideo Middle reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montevideo Middle compares
Montevideo 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,743
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 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.
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
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~593 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.