Enrollment
692
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spotsylvania, VA
Ni River Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ni River Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510364001922
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ni River Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Spotsylvania · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ni River Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ni River Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Spotsylvania, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364001922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ni River Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ni River Middle
Ni River Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Spotsylvania, Virginia, enrolling 692 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 692 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 350 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #267, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Spotsylvania's middle schools, it stands alongside Spotsylvania Middle (1,009 students): Ni River Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 16.8:1).
Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students) and Massaponax High (1,692 students) alongside Ni River 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 Ni River Middle compares
Ni River 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,318
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Ni River Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spotsylvania County Public Schools, which includes Ni River Middle.
$13,318
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 41.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 Ni River Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ni River Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Spotsylvania
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ni River Middle
How many students attend Ni River Middle?
Ni River Middle has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spotsylvania, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ni River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ni River Middle is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Ni River Middle?
27.6% of students at Ni River Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ni River Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ni River Middle is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Spotsylvania, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ni River Middle?
Ni River Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Ni River Middle rank among middle schools in Spotsylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Ni River Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Spotsylvania, 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 Spotsylvania on the city page.
Is Ni River Middle a good school?
Ni River Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Ni River Middle, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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