PROSPECT HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Prospect Heights Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Orange County Public Schools school district, located in Orange, VA with about 502 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Prospect Heights Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Prospect Heights Middle School, located in Orange, Virginia, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Orange County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares early adolescents for the academic and social rigors of high school. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to support students as they navigate the transitional middle school years, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, often utilizing its facility on Dailey Drive as a center for extracurricular activities and collaborative learning. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Prospect Heights Middle strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balance of core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and supportive services. The school’s culture is rooted in the goal of cultivating a sense of belonging and academic excellence, ensuring that each student is equipped with the tools necessary for future success in their educational journey.
For more information, contact Prospect Heights Middle at (540) 661-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
PROSPECT HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Orange, VA with about 502 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Orange County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 502
- Teachers:
- 36.04
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 502 students
- White
- 68.7%
- Black or African American
- 15.9%
- Two or more races
- 8.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.