READ MOUNTAIN MIDDLE

182 Orchard Hill Dr
Cloverdale, VA 24077

rmms.bcps.k12.va.us

657 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Read Mountain Middle School, located in Cloverdale, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Botetourt County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students during their middle school years. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth. With a focus on modern learning standards, Read Mountain Middle utilizes its resources to provide students with a well-rounded experience, including opportunities in athletics, arts, and technology. Through active collaboration between faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic excellence, ensuring that each student feels encouraged to reach their full potential.

657

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for READ MOUNTAIN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	58
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	39

White
533 (81.1 %)
Hispanic
58 (8.8 %)
Two or More
39 (5.9 %)
Black
17 (2.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)

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:	Botetourt County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)966-8655
Website:	http://rmms.bcps.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 208

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 224