Parry McCluer Middle in Buena Vista, VA

At a glance

Reported students

126

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.65

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–07

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia middle enrollment

1st percentile

Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

222.5

Parry McCluer Middle: 126 reported students.

State peer staffing position

6th percentile

10:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 123
Teachers (FTE): 13.43
Student–teacher ratio: 9.2:1

What the reported data says about Parry McCluer Middle

Parry McCluer Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Buena Vista. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Buena Vista City Public Schools. NCES reports 126 students for 2024–25.

Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.5%) and multiracial (7.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 22.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Parry McCluer Middle

1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 22.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 90.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.25
Psychologists (FTE): 0.03
Social workers (FTE): 0.03

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White82.5%
Hispanic4.8%
Black4.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–01

177 reported students

Enderly Heights Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–05

268 reported students

Parry McCluer High

High · Grades 08–12

315 reported students

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Public schools near Parry McCluer Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista Other · Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista	Not reported	—	under 0.1 mi
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Elementary · Buena Vista City Public Schools	PK–01	177	0.8 mi
Parry McCluer High High · Buena Vista City Public Schools	08–12	315	1.4 mi
Enderly Heights Elementary Elementary · Buena Vista City Public Schools	02–05	268	1.8 mi
Maury River Middle Middle · Rockbridge County Public Schools	06–08	481	5.6 mi
Lylburn Downing Middle Middle · Lexington City Public Schools	06–08	187	5.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Parry McCluer Middle

What grades does Parry McCluer Middle serve?

Parry McCluer Middle reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Buena Vista City Public Schools.

How many students attend Parry McCluer Middle?

Parry McCluer Middle reported 126 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 123 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Parry McCluer Middle?

The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 126 students and 12.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Parry McCluer Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Parry McCluer Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buena Vista City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Parry McCluer Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

90.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Parry McCluer Middle in?

Parry McCluer Middle is part of Buena Vista City Public Schools, based in Buena Vista, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Parry McCluer Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista (under 0.1 mi), F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary (0.8 mi), Parry McCluer High (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.