Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle

mms.gilesk12.org/

787 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Macy McClaugherty Elementary/Middle School, located in Pearisburg, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the Giles County Public Schools district. The school provides a comprehensive learning environment for students spanning from elementary through middle school grades. By combining these grade levels, the institution focuses on fostering a continuous educational experience that supports students as they transition from their foundational early years into the more complex academic requirements of middle school.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive community atmosphere where academic growth, social development, and student engagement are prioritized. Through its website and district affiliation, the school emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for future success, utilizing local resources and a structured curriculum to meet state educational standards. Located on Henson Avenue, it remains a vital fixture in the Pearisburg community, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide quality public education to the youth of Giles County.

787

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	612
Hispanic	27
Black	80
Asian	25
Two or More	37
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
612 (77.8 %)
Black
80 (10.2 %)
Two or More
37 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
27 (3.4 %)
Asian
25 (3.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Giles County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)921-1363
Website:	http://mms.gilesk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 119