- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wytheville, VA
Scott Memorial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Scott Memorial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510411002329
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Memorial Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wytheville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Memorial Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Memorial Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wytheville, VA.
School address
District: Wythe County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510411002329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Scott Memorial Middle held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 510411002329 · Wytheville, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 12.7:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Spiller Elementary (615 students)
Scott Memorial Middle held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Scott Memorial Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spiller Elemen
Spiller Elementary
615 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
421 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell High
411 students
- Rural Retreat
Rural Retreat Elementary
350 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell Middle
319 students
- This school
Scott Memorial Middle
305 students
What this shows Scott Memorial Middle reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Memorial Middle compares
Scott Memorial 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$13,467
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Scott Memorial Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wythe County Public Schools reports $13,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Memorial Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Retreat Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Memorial Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Memorial Middle
How many students attend Scott Memorial Middle?
Scott Memorial Middle has 305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wytheville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Memorial Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% 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 Scott Memorial Middle?
72.6% of students at Scott Memorial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Memorial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Scott Memorial Middle is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Wytheville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Memorial Middle?
Scott Memorial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Scott Memorial Middle rank among public schools in Wytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Memorial Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wytheville, 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 Wythe County Public Schools?
Besides Scott Memorial Middle, Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students), George Wythe High (421 students), and Fort Chiswell High (411 students). See the Wythe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.