S. Gordon Stewart Middle

118 Fort Defiance Rd
Fort Defiance, VA 24437

502 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

S. Gordon Stewart Middle School, located in Fort Defiance, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Augusta County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. It serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured transition between elementary education and the more demanding environment of high school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, English, and history. Beyond academics, S. Gordon Stewart Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and student organizations, which helps to build school spirit and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and character development, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens in the broader Augusta County community.

502

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S. Gordon Stewart Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	46
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

White
419 (83.5 %)
Hispanic
46 (9.2 %)
Two or More
18 (3.6 %)
Black
15 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	Augusta County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)245-5046
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
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 6 163

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 171