- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sterling, VA
Seneca Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225000931
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Ridge Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Sterling · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Ridge Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Sterling, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Seneca Ridge Middle shrank from 915 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 76.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 510225000931 · Sterling, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 10.8:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Seneca Ridge Middle shrank from 915 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 76.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Seneca Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school 862
Seneca Ridge Middle
862 students
What this shows Seneca Ridge Middle reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Ridge Middle compares
Seneca Ridge Middle is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 32.7%
Asian 14.8%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Seneca Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seneca Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Sterling
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Ridge Middle
How many students attend Seneca Ridge Middle?
Seneca Ridge Middle has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sterling, VA. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Ridge Middle is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% 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 Seneca Ridge Middle?
41.2% of students at Seneca Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Ridge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Sterling, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Ridge Middle?
Seneca Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Seneca Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Sterling, 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 Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Seneca Ridge Middle, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.