Asheville Middle

211 S French Broad Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

www.ashevillesityschools.net/pages/Asheville_Middle

589 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Asheville Middle School, located in the heart of downtown Asheville at 211 S. French Broad Avenue, serves as a central hub for the Asheville City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and challenging academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the institution emphasizes not only core academic mastery but also the social-emotional development necessary for middle schoolers to transition successfully into high school and beyond.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and its commitment to community engagement, often leveraging its urban location to provide students with unique experiential learning opportunities. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigorous standards of Asheville High School, the middle school places a strong emphasis on collaboration, critical thinking, and citizenship. Through various extracurricular activities, arts programs, and support services, Asheville Middle strives to ensure that every student feels connected and empowered within the local school community.

589

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Asheville Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	61
Black	142
Asian	4
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	9

White
328 (55.7 %)
Black
142 (24.1 %)
Hispanic
61 (10.4 %)
Two or More
45 (7.6 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Asheville City Schools
Phone:	(828)350-6200
Website:	http://www.ashevillesityschools.net/pages/Asheville_Middle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 157

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 244