VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL

WASHINGTON
3190 MOSS HILL RD
VERNON, FL 32462
256 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Vernon Middle School, located at 3190 Moss Hill Rd in Vernon, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Washington County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for middle-grade students, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development necessary for the transition from elementary to high school. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for future success in higher education and beyond.

The school functions as a central hub for the local Vernon community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, http://vms.wcsdschools.com, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. Vernon Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages students to reach their full potential while navigating the unique challenges of their formative adolescent years.
256
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (77.0 %)
  • Black
    30 (11.7 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (8.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WASHINGTON
Phone: (850)535-2807
Website: http://vms.wcsdschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 141
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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
Grade 6 68
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 96
Gender Ratio