PRINCE EDWARD MIDDLE

Prince Edward County Public Schools
35 Eagle Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
544 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Prince Edward Middle School, located in Farmville, Virginia, serves as a core educational hub within the Prince Edward County Public Schools division. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students. By focusing on both academic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaborative learning.

Beyond standard instruction, the school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and student services to promote a well-rounded experience. The administration and faculty focus on building a strong community partnership, encouraging parental involvement and civic engagement. With a mission rooted in the success of every child, Prince Edward Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and rigorous atmosphere that encourages students to become productive, responsible citizens in their community.
544
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    304 (55.9 %)
  • White
    185 (34.0 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Prince Edward County Public Schools
Phone: (434)315-2120
Website: http://www.pecps.k12.va.us/PECMS/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 530
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 5 145
Grade 6 135
Grade 7 138
Grade 8 126
Gender Ratio