LUTHER P. JACKSON MIDDLE

Surry County Public Schools
4255 New Design Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
201 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Luther P. Jackson Middle School, located in Dendron, Virginia, is a key academic institution within the Surry County Public Schools district. Serving middle school students in the region, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student development, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and personal growth within the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of Surry County Public Schools, which emphasizes equitable access to quality education, the integration of technology in the classroom, and strong community partnerships. As a centerpiece of the Dendron area, Luther P. Jackson Middle School works to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes extracurricular activities and resources designed to engage students during their critical formative years. For families looking for the latest information on policies, faculty, or school calendars, the district maintains a centralized online presence at http://www.surryschools.net.
201
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    92 (45.8 %)
  • White
    88 (43.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Surry County Public Schools
Phone: (757)267-2810
Website: http://www.surryschools.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 186
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 5 57
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 60
Grade 8 41
Gender Ratio