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YORKTOWN MIDDLE

11201 Geo Wash Mem Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692York County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
644
Students
Total enrolled
$14,125
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 644 students in grades 06–08 in Yorktown, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,125 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

YORKTOWN MIDDLE is a large middle in Yorktown, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 644 students. The district invests $14,125 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. About 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at YORKTOWN MIDDLE

644
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
45%
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 Distribution343 male · 301 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility45%
National avg 52% · 289 students
Student Composition
60%
12%
13%
11%
Asian3%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black13%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510415001825

Academic Outcomes at YORKTOWN MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23692

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,125Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,125
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,215
Student Support$2,684
Administration$1,695
Operations$2,119
Other$1,412
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,125 spent per student, an estimated $6,257 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
38%
State government
46.9%
Local (property tax)
37.8%
Federal programs
15.3%
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
Magruder ElementaryTabb ElementaryCoventry ElementaryYorktown Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
TABB MIDDLEGRAFTON MIDDLEQUEENS LAKE MIDDLE
↓
High School
GRAFTON HIGHTABB HIGHYORK HIGHBRUTON HIGH
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyYork County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYork County Public Schools →
Phone: (757)898-0360
NCES ID: 510415001825
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Yorktown 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 York County Public Schools
High
GRAFTON HIGH
1,212 students · 09–12
● 48 opp60% FRL
High
TABB HIGH
1,123 students · 09–12
● 51 opp31% FRL
High
YORK HIGH
1,050 students · 09–12
● 48 opp40% FRL
Mid
TABB MIDDLE
903 students · 06–08
● 51 opp33% FRL
Mid
GRAFTON MIDDLE
874 students · 06–08
● 48 opp
High
BRUTON HIGH
711 students · 09–12
● 42 opp41% FRL
Elem
Magruder Elementary
663 students · KG–05
● 35 opp47% FRL
Elem
Tabb Elementary
644 students · KG–05
● 51 opp40% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11201 Geo Wash Mem Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692
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.