- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke, VA
Northside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510333001466
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Northside Middle held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 510333001466 · Roanoke, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 13.2:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Northside Middle held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Northside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school
Northside Middle
648 students
What this shows Northside Middle reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Middle compares
Northside 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 21% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,365
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Northside Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Roanoke
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cave Spring Middle
Standard public school
746 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Breckinridge Middle
Standard public school
733 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Standard public school
601 students 14:1 students per teacher
James Madison Middle
Standard public school
598 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
581 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Standard public school
540 students 11.3:1 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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Middle
How many students attend Northside Middle?
Northside Middle has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Northside Middle?
45.3% of students at Northside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northside Middle is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Middle?
Northside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Northside Middle rank among middle schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Northside Middle, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.