- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Peter Muhlenberg Middle grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 510351000958 · Woodstock, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 12.4:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students)
Peter Muhlenberg Middle grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Peter Muhlenberg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W.W. Robinson
W.W. Robinson Elementary
1,035 students
- Sandy Hook Ele
Sandy Hook Elementary
828 students
- Central High
Central High
728 students
- Honey Run Elem
Honey Run Elementary
692 students
- Strasburg High
Strasburg High
614 students
- This school
Peter Muhlenberg Middle
535 students
What this shows Peter Muhlenberg Middle reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter Muhlenberg Middle compares
Peter Muhlenberg Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,918
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
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.
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
District finance for Shenandoah County Public Schools reports $14,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~535 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.