APPOMATTOX MIDDLE

Appomattox County Public Schools
2020 Church St
Appomattox, VA 24522
539 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Appomattox Middle School, located at 2020 Church Street in Appomattox, Virginia, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Appomattox County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects alongside elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, Appomattox Middle School emphasizes community engagement and school spirit. The facility serves as a focal point for local families, often hosting extracurricular activities, sports programs, and events that strengthen the connection between the school and the broader Appomattox community. With a focus on cultivating a supportive atmosphere, the staff and administration strive to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the foundational skills and character necessary for their future success.
539
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    342 (63.5 %)
  • Black
    115 (21.3 %)
  • Two or More
    61 (11.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Appomattox County Public Schools
Phone: (434)352-8257
Website: http://ams.acpsweb.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 422
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 6 168
Grade 7 177
Grade 8 194
Gender Ratio