Enrollment
1,358
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Virginia Beach, VA
Princess Anne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Princess Anne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510384001714
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princess Anne Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 14
- middle schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Princess Anne Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princess Anne Middle ranks #7 of 14 middle schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princess Anne Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princess Anne Middle
Princess Anne Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, enrolling 1,358 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Virginia schools and 27% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,358 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Virginia Beach's middle schools, it stands alongside Larkspur Middle (1,488 students): Princess Anne Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students) and Kempsville High (2,046 students) alongside Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne Middle compares
Princess Anne 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 79% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,358 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,358
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,118
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Princess Anne Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, which includes Princess Anne Middle.
$14,118
Per student
-4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 39.7%
Federal 13.7%
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 Princess Anne Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princess Anne Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Larkspur Middle
Standard public school
1,488 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Landstown Middle
Standard public school
1,272 students 15:1 students per teacher
Independence Middle
Standard public school
1,193 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Salem Middle
Standard public school
1,072 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Brandon Middle
Standard public school
1,053 students 16:1 students per teacher
Great Neck Middle
Standard public school
1,039 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Princess Anne Middle
How many students attend Princess Anne Middle?
Princess Anne Middle has 1,358 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princess Anne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Princess Anne Middle is 17.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Princess Anne Middle?
12.0% of students at Princess Anne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princess Anne Middle?
The largest demographic group at Princess Anne Middle is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princess Anne Middle?
Princess Anne Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Princess Anne Middle rank among middle schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Princess Anne Middle ranks #7 of 14 middle schools in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach on the city page.
Is Princess Anne Middle a good school?
Princess Anne Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Princess Anne Middle, Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students), Kempsville High (2,046 students), and Bayside High (1,984 students). See the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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