At a glance
Reported students
602
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
382
Kate Collins Middle: 602 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
12:1 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
- 693
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Kate Collins Middle
Kate Collins Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Waynesboro. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Waynesboro City Public Schools. NCES reports 602 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 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to 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 (44.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.4%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. 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 Kate Collins Middle
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic24.4%
- Black18.3%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11%
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.
Other schools in Waynesboro City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William Perry Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
447 reported students
Westwood Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Waynesboro High
High · Grades 09–12
926 reported students
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
256 reported students
Wenonah Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
Wayne Hills Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
184 reported students
Public schools near Kate Collins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Hills Center Other · Waynesboro City Public Schools | PK–PK | 184 | 0.3 mi |
| Waynesboro High High · Waynesboro City Public Schools | 09–12 | 926 | 0.8 mi |
| William Perry Elementary Elementary · Waynesboro City Public Schools | KG–05 | 447 | 0.8 mi |
| Westwood Hills Elementary Elementary · Waynesboro City Public Schools | KG–05 | 382 | 1.2 mi |
| Wilson Middle Middle · Augusta County Public Schools | 06–08 | 641 | 5.8 mi |
| Stuarts Draft Middle Middle · Augusta County Public Schools | 06–08 | 513 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kate Collins Middle
What grades does Kate Collins Middle serve?
Kate Collins Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Waynesboro City Public Schools.
How many students attend Kate Collins Middle?
Kate Collins Middle reported 602 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 693 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kate Collins Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 602 students and 50 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 Kate Collins Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kate Collins Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waynesboro City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kate Collins Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.4% 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 Kate Collins Middle in?
Kate Collins Middle is part of Waynesboro City Public Schools, based in Waynesboro, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kate Collins Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wayne Hills Center (0.3 mi), Waynesboro High (0.8 mi), William Perry Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.