WEST POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL

West Point Middle is a public middle school that is part of the West Point Public Schools school district, located in West Point, VA with about 184 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 13 teachers, West Point Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

West Point Middle School, located at 1040 Thompson Avenue in West Point, Virginia, serves as a central pillar of the local community as part of the West Point Public Schools division. As a small, tight-knit school district, West Point Middle emphasizes a personalized educational environment where students transition from elementary school into a more rigorous academic landscape. The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, providing a supportive atmosphere that aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, West Point Middle School is known for its strong community ties and active school spirit, often leveraging the small size of the town to create close partnerships between parents, teachers, and students. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a nurturing culture, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued while working toward their academic and personal potential.

For more information, contact West Point Middle at (804) 843-9810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1040 Thompson Avenue
West Point, VA 23181
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WEST POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in West Point, VA with about 184 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
184
Teachers:
13.72
NSLP Status:1
No
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 184 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.7%
Black or African American
13.0%
Two or more races
9.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.