WILBUR S. PENCE MIDDLE

668 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilbur S. Pence Middle School, located in Dayton, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Rockingham County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle school grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to help young adolescents transition successfully into high school while preparing them for future success in a changing world.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Dayton community and places a strong value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Beyond standard academics, Wilbur S. Pence Middle School encourages student participation in sports, arts, and clubs, which helps to build a well-rounded school culture. With a focus on inclusive practices and student engagement, the administration and faculty work to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

668

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILBUR S. PENCE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	504
Hispanic	123
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
504 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
123 (18.4 %)
Two or More
28 (4.2 %)
Black
10 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Rockingham County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)879-2535
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 6 209

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 234