JETER-WATSON INTERMEDIATE

Jeter-Watson Intermediate is a public middle school with about 303 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 7th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Jeter-Watson Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Jeter-Watson Intermediate School is located in Covington, Virginia, and serves as a key educational facility within the Covington City Public Schools district. The school typically focuses on the middle elementary and intermediate grade levels, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between primary schooling and secondary education. Its curriculum is centered on foundational subjects such as mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies, with a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jeter-Watson Intermediate plays a central role in the local Covington community. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, encouraging active participation from students, teachers, and families to create a cohesive learning culture. By focusing on individualized attention and school-wide initiatives, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while cultivating a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Jeter-Watson Intermediate at (540) 965-1430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
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JETER-WATSON INTERMEDIATE is a public school in Covington, VA with about 303 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
303
Teachers:
18.49
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 303 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JETER-WATSON INTERMEDIATE is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.3%
Black or African American
16.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

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.