Tyro Middle

tms.davidson.k12.nc.us/

561 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tyro Middle School, located in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Davidson County Schools district. Situated on Michael Road, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student character development, and preparation for high school. As a middle school, it plays a critical role in bridging the gap between elementary and secondary education, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and collaborative teaching, Tyro Middle strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. As part of the Davidson County school system, it adheres to district-wide educational goals aimed at equipping students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for future success.

561

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tyro Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	56
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
464 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
56 (10.0 %)
Two or More
21 (3.7 %)
Black
13 (2.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)853-7795
Website:	http://tms.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	513
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 6 163

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 207