Enrollment
1,009
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spotsylvania, VA
Spotsylvania Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spotsylvania 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 510364001999
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spotsylvania Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Spotsylvania · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spotsylvania Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spotsylvania Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Spotsylvania, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364001999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spotsylvania Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spotsylvania Middle
Spotsylvania Middle is a large middle school in Spotsylvania, Virginia, enrolling 1,009 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Virginia schools and 21% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,009 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 245 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Spotsylvania's middle schools, it stands alongside Thornburg Middle (755 students): Spotsylvania Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 16.1:1).
Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students) and Massaponax High (1,692 students) alongside Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania Middle compares
Spotsylvania 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,318
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 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 39.1%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Spotsylvania Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spotsylvania County Public Schools, which includes Spotsylvania Middle.
$13,318
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 41.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 Spotsylvania Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spotsylvania Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Spotsylvania
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,009 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spotsylvania Middle
How many students attend Spotsylvania Middle?
Spotsylvania Middle has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spotsylvania, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spotsylvania Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spotsylvania Middle is 16.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spotsylvania Middle?
35.2% of students at Spotsylvania Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spotsylvania Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spotsylvania Middle is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Spotsylvania, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spotsylvania Middle?
Spotsylvania Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Spotsylvania Middle rank among middle schools in Spotsylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Spotsylvania Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Spotsylvania, 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 Spotsylvania on the city page.
Is Spotsylvania Middle a good school?
Spotsylvania Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Spotsylvania Middle, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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