- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manassas, VA
Parkside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510313001315
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Parkside Middle held near 1,392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510313001315 · Manassas, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,352 enr · 13.8:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Parkside Middle held near 1,392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Parkside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school
Parkside Middle
1,352 students
What this shows Parkside Middle reports 1,352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Middle compares
Parkside 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 8% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,352
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,373
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 23.4%
African American 8.4%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Parkside Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Manassas
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Louise a. Benton Middle
Standard public school
1,339 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Standard public school
1,198 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Grace E. Metz Middle
Standard public school
1,111 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Unity Braxton Middle
Standard public school
1,055 students 13.7:1 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 (~1,352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Middle
How many students attend Parkside Middle?
Parkside Middle has 1,352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manassas, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,421 (2022-23) → 1,392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Middle is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Parkside Middle?
52.9% of students at Parkside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Middle?
Parkside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Parkside Middle rank among middle schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Manassas, 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 Manassas on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Parkside Middle, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.