TUNSTALL MIDDLE
564 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tunstall Middle School, located in Dry Fork, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution within the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district. Situated on a shared campus complex with Tunstall High School, the middle school provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, while also offering various extracurricular activities and athletic programs designed to encourage well-rounded development during the critical middle school years.
As a staple of the local community, Tunstall Middle School benefits from its rural setting and its close proximity to its high school counterpart, which often allows for a seamless transition for students moving into secondary education. The school focuses on building a supportive climate that prepares students for the academic rigor of high school while emphasizing character development and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the school aims to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
As a staple of the local community, Tunstall Middle School benefits from its rural setting and its close proximity to its high school counterpart, which often allows for a seamless transition for students moving into secondary education. The school focuses on building a supportive climate that prepares students for the academic rigor of high school while emphasizing character development and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the school aims to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
564
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 408 |
| Hispanic | 49 |
| Black | 85 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 17 |
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White408 (72.3 %)
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Black85 (15.1 %)
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Hispanic49 (8.7 %)
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Two or More17 (3.0 %)
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Asian5 (0.9 %)
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: | Pittsylvania County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (434)724-7086 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 564 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 44.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 524 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
187
Grade 7
172
Grade 8
205
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 187 |
| Grade 7 | 172 |
| Grade 8 | 205 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 272 | 48.2% |
| Male | 292 | 51.8% |
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