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LOUISA COUNTY MIDDLE

1009 Davis Hwy, Mineral, VA 23117Louisa County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,152
Students
Total enrolled
$15,878
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,152 students in grades 06–08 in Mineral, Virginia.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,878 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
63% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a mixed economic student body (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

LOUISA COUNTY MIDDLE is a very large middle in Mineral, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,152 students. The district invests $15,878 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347. About 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at LOUISA COUNTY MIDDLE

1,152
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
63%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution580 male · 572 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility63%
National avg 52% · 731 students
Student Composition
70%
8%
14%
8%
Asian1%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black14%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510228001930

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,878Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,878
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,986
Student Support$3,017
Administration$1,905
Operations$2,382
Other$1,588
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,878 spent per student, an estimated $7,034 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
57%
State government
34.2%
Local (property tax)
56.5%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Thomas Jefferson ElementaryJouett ElementaryMoss-Nuckols ElementaryTrevilians Elementary
↓
High School
LOUISA COUNTY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLouisa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLouisa County Public Schools →
Phone: (540)894-5115
NCES ID: 510228001930
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mineral seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Louisa County Public Schools
High
LOUISA COUNTY HIGH
1,653 students · 09–12
63% FRL
Elem
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
632 students · PK–05
● 38 opp84% FRL
Elem
Jouett Elementary
621 students · PK–05
64% FRL
Elem
Moss-Nuckols Elementary
579 students · PK–05
● 38 opp64% FRL
Elem
Trevilians Elementary
536 students · PK–05
● 38 opp79% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1009 Davis Hwy, Mineral, VA 23117
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.