Enrollment
1,055
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manassas, VA
Unity Braxton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Unity Braxton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510313001322
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Braxton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Unity Braxton Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Braxton Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Unity Braxton Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Unity Braxton Middle
Unity Braxton Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Manassas, Virginia, enrolling 1,055 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.5% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,055 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Manassas's middle schools, it stands alongside Parkside Middle (1,352 students): Unity Braxton Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Unity Braxton 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 Unity Braxton Middle compares
Unity Braxton 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,055
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,913
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
African American 9.6%
White 9.1%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Unity Braxton Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Unity Braxton Middle.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
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 Unity Braxton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Braxton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Manassas
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Parkside Middle
Standard public school
1,352 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Louise a. Benton Middle
Standard public school
1,339 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Standard public school
1,198 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Grace E. Metz Middle
Standard public school
1,111 students 15.6:1 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 (~1,055 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Unity Braxton Middle
How many students attend Unity Braxton Middle?
Unity Braxton Middle has 1,055 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manassas, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Braxton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Braxton Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Unity Braxton Middle?
72.5% of students at Unity Braxton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Braxton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Unity Braxton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Braxton Middle?
Unity Braxton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Unity Braxton Middle rank among middle schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Braxton Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Manassas, 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 Manassas on the city page.
Is Unity Braxton Middle a good school?
Unity Braxton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Unity Braxton Middle, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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