VALDOSTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Valdosta Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Valdosta City school district, located in Valdosta, GA with about 1,063 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 67 teachers, Valdosta Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Valdosta Middle School, located on Burton Street in Valdosta, Georgia, serves as a key academic institution within the Valdosta City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By focusing on a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to cultivate essential study habits, critical thinking skills, and personal responsibility.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Valdosta Middle School emphasizes community engagement and a well-rounded student experience. The school frequently promotes participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which serve to build school spirit and help students explore their unique talents and interests. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the faculty and staff work to create a supportive climate that meets the needs of a diverse student body, ensuring that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed academically and grow as a member of the Valdosta community.
For more information, contact Valdosta Middle School at (229) 333-8555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
VALDOSTA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valdosta, GA with about 1,063 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valdosta City
- Total Students:
- 1,063
- Teachers:
- 67.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,063 students
- Black or African American
- 62.6%
- White
- 25.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.