Virginia City Middle School

School Overview
Virginia City Middle School, located in the historic mining town of Virginia City, Nevada, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local community. Steeped in the unique cultural heritage of the Comstock Lode, the school environment reflects the small-town atmosphere of its surroundings while providing a comprehensive middle-school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By leveraging its unique geographic location, the school often integrates the rich local history into its identity, fostering a strong sense of community pride and connection among its student body.

As part of the Storey County School District, the institution focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. Because of its location in a rural, historical district, the school typically benefits from smaller class sizes and a close-knit staff-to-student relationship. This setting allows for a more personalized educational experience, ensuring that students receive the attention and resources necessary to navigate the academic and social challenges typical of the middle-school years.
95
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virginia City Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White81
Hispanic9
Black2
Two or More3
  • White
    81 (85.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (9.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.1 %)
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: STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)847-0980
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 32
Grade 8 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Virginia City Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 629
Grade 732
Grade 834
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Virginia City Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4446.3%
Male5153.7%