DAMASCUS MIDDLE

Washington County Public Schools
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
170 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Damascus Middle School is a public school located in the town of Damascus, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Washington County Public Schools district, the school functions as a community hub for the local area, emphasizing a supportive environment that focuses on the transition from elementary to high school. The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit atmosphere, which allows for a more personalized approach to student development and academic attention.

Academically, Damascus Middle School offers a standard middle school curriculum that includes core subjects such as math, science, English, and history, supplemented by various elective offerings designed to foster student interests. Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its unique geographic location—often referred to as "Trail Town USA"—to encourage an appreciation for the outdoors. The school plays an active role in the small-town community of Damascus, typically fostering strong parental involvement and local partnerships that help sustain its educational programs and extracurricular activities.
170
Total Students
19.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    162 (95.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Washington County Public Schools
Phone: (276)739-4100
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
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 53
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 62
Gender Ratio
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