AMELIA COUNTY MIDDLE

Amelia County Public Schools
8740 Otterburn Road
Amelia, VA 23002
365 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Amelia County Middle School is a public school located in the rural community of Amelia Court House, Virginia. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school acts as the primary bridge between the elementary and high school levels within the Amelia County Public Schools district. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of young adolescents.

The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while providing opportunities for students to engage in elective programs and extracurricular activities, which are intended to help them discover personal interests and build a sense of community. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, students, and families, Amelia County Middle School aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and encourage them to become active, responsible citizens within their local community.
365
Total Students
26.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    229 (62.7 %)
  • Black
    59 (16.2 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (12.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (8.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Amelia County Public Schools
Phone: (804)561-4422
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 257
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 107
Grade 7 138
Grade 8 120
Gender Ratio