GALAX MIDDLE

Galax City Public Schools
202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
329 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Galax Middle School, located at 202 Maroon Tide Dr in Galax, Virginia, serves as a central pillar of the local community, operating as part of the Galax City Public Schools division. As the home of the "Maroon Tide," the school fosters a sense of pride and community spirit, providing a dedicated educational environment for students transitioning between elementary and high school levels. Its location in the heart of Galax allows the school to maintain a close connection with the surrounding city, often reflecting the tight-knit, small-town values typical of the region.

Academically and extracurricularly, Galax Middle School is committed to preparing students for the challenges of secondary education by balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their students, emphasizing both academic achievement and character development. By participating in various athletic programs and school initiatives, students are encouraged to remain active and engaged, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future academic careers at Galax High School.
329
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    187 (56.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    121 (36.8 %)
  • Black
    14 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Galax City Public Schools
Phone: (276)236-6124
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 333
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 6 100
Grade 7 106
Grade 8 123
Gender Ratio