NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Nelson Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Nelson County Public Schools school district, located in Lovingston, VA with about 433 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 36 teachers, Nelson Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Nelson Middle School, located in Lovingston, Virginia, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for Nelson County Public Schools. Situated along the Thomas Nelson Highway, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students during their transition from elementary to high school. The facility functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while supporting their individual learning needs.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Nelson County school division, which focuses on providing a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging its rural location, the school often promotes a close-knit educational atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering resources, updates, and insights into the various extracurricular and academic programs that define the student experience at Nelson Middle.

For more information, contact Nelson Middle at (434) 263-4801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6925 Thomas Nelson Highway
Lovingston, VA 22949
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NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Lovingston, VA with about 433 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
433
Teachers:
36
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 433 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.8%
Black or African American
10.9%
Two or more races
6.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Asian
0.7%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.