- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Unity Braxton Middle shrank from 1,116 students in 2022-23 to 1,026 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 510313001322 · Manassas, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,055 enr · 13.7:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Unity Braxton Middle shrank from 1,116 students in 2022-23 to 1,026 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 76.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Unity Braxton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 1,055
Unity Braxton Middle
1,055 students
What this shows Unity Braxton Middle reports 1,055 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity Braxton Middle compares
Unity Braxton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,898
- 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
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 (~1,055 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,116 (2022-23) → 1,026 (2023-24), down 90.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.