Enrollment
535
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodstock, VA
Peter Muhlenberg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Peter Muhlenberg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510351000958
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter Muhlenberg Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Peter Muhlenberg Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Muhlenberg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Woodstock, VA.
School address
District: Shenandoah County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510351000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peter Muhlenberg Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peter Muhlenberg Middle
Peter Muhlenberg Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Woodstock, Virginia, enrolling 535 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.7% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 535 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #276, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 535 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students) and Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students) alongside Peter Muhlenberg 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 Peter Muhlenberg Middle compares
Peter Muhlenberg 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$13,606
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 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 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Peter Muhlenberg Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah County Public Schools, which includes Peter Muhlenberg Middle.
$13,606
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 50.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Peter Muhlenberg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Robinson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honey Run Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strasburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter Muhlenberg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Peter Muhlenberg Middle
How many students attend Peter Muhlenberg Middle?
Peter Muhlenberg Middle has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodstock, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Muhlenberg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Muhlenberg Middle is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Peter Muhlenberg Middle?
72.7% of students at Peter Muhlenberg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter Muhlenberg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Peter Muhlenberg Middle is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Woodstock, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter Muhlenberg Middle?
Peter Muhlenberg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Peter Muhlenberg Middle rank among public schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Muhlenberg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Woodstock, 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 Woodstock on the city page.
Is Peter Muhlenberg Middle a good school?
Peter Muhlenberg Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Shenandoah County Public Schools?
Besides Peter Muhlenberg Middle, Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students), Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students), and Central High (728 students). See the Shenandoah County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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