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BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE

11120 Leavells Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407Spotsylvania County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
791
Students
Total enrolled
$14,142
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 791 students in grades 06–08 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,142 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE is a large middle in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 791 students. The district invests $14,142 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE

791
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
58
Teacher FTE
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 Distribution417 male · 374 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 521 students
Student Composition
31%
33%
21%
10%
Asian4%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black21%
Multiracial10%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510364001585

Academic Outcomes at BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 48th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 22407

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,142Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,142
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,222
Student Support$2,687
Administration$1,697
Operations$2,121
Other$1,414
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,142 spent per student, an estimated $6,265 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
47%
State government
41.8%
Local (property tax)
47.0%
Federal programs
11.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • 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
Parkside ElementaryCedar Forest ElementaryCourthouse Road ElementaryHarrison Road Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
SPOTSYLVANIA MIDDLECHANCELLOR MIDDLEFREEDOM MIDDLENI RIVER MIDDLE
+2 more
↓
High School
RIVERBEND HIGHMASSAPONAX HIGHCOURTLAND HIGHCHANCELLOR HIGH
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySpotsylvania County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpotsylvania County Public Schools →
Phone: (540)786-4400
NCES ID: 510364001585
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fredericksburg seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Spotsylvania County Public Schools
High
RIVERBEND HIGH
1,995 students · 09–12
● 43 opp29% FRL
High
MASSAPONAX HIGH
1,736 students · 09–12
● 43 opp64% FRL
High
COURTLAND HIGH
1,556 students · 09–12
● 42 opp36% FRL
High
CHANCELLOR HIGH
1,397 students · 09–12
● 43 opp67% FRL
High
SPOTSYLVANIA HIGH
1,388 students · 09–12
● 38 opp66% FRL
Mid
SPOTSYLVANIA MIDDLE
981 students · 06–08
● 42 opp38% FRL
Elem
Parkside Elementary
941 students · PK–05
● 43 opp46% FRL
Mid
CHANCELLOR MIDDLE
854 students · 06–08
● 43 opp67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11120 Leavells Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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.