- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Virginia City, NV
Virginia City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Virginia City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320045000365
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia City Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Virginia City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia City Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Virginia City, NV.
School address
District: Storey County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320045000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Virginia City Middle School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 320045000365 · Virginia City, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 15.1:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia City High School (131 students)
Virginia City Middle School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Virginia City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia City
Virginia City High School
131 students
- Hugh Gallagher
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
118 students
- This school
Virginia City Middle School
106 students
- Hillside Eleme 37
Hillside Elementary School
37 students
What this shows Virginia City Middle School reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia City Middle School compares
Virginia City Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 56% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 22% in Nevada - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$20,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Virginia City Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Storey County School District reports $20,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Gallagher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia City Middle School
How many students attend Virginia City Middle School?
Virginia City Middle School has 106 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Virginia City, NV. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia City Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 4% 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 Virginia City Middle School?
33.7% of students at Virginia City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Virginia City Middle School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Virginia City, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia City Middle School?
Virginia City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Virginia City Middle School rank among public schools in Virginia City?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Virginia City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Storey County School District?
Besides Virginia City Middle School, Storey County School District also operates Virginia City High School (131 students), Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (118 students), and Hillside Elementary School (37 students). See the Storey County School District district page for the complete list.