WILBUR S. PENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wilbur S. Pence Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Rockingham County Public Schools school district, located in Dayton, VA with about 724 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Wilbur S. Pence 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.

Wilbur S. Pence Middle School, located in Dayton, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Rockingham County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle school grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to help young adolescents transition successfully into high school while preparing them for future success in a changing world.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Dayton community and places a strong value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Beyond standard academics, Wilbur S. Pence Middle School encourages student participation in sports, arts, and clubs, which helps to build a well-rounded school culture. With a focus on inclusive practices and student engagement, the administration and faculty work to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

For more information, contact Wilbur S. Pence Middle at (540) 879-2535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

375 Bowman Road
Dayton, VA 22821
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WILBUR S. PENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Dayton, VA with about 724 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
724
Teachers:
53.92
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 724 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILBUR S. PENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.0%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.