THOMAS HARRISON MIDDLE

1311 W. Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540)434-1949

693 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Harrison Middle School, located at 1311 W. Market Street in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serves as a core educational institution within the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district. Situated near the heart of the city, the school provides a comprehensive middle-level education designed to support students as they transition from elementary school to high school. The facility is strategically positioned to serve a diverse urban and suburban population, reflecting the broader demographic profile of the Harrisonburg community.

As a middle school, Thomas Harrison focuses on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement during these formative adolescent years. The school typically offers a rigorous curriculum aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning, complemented by extracurricular activities, arts, and athletic programs intended to provide a well-rounded experience. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and civic participation within the local community.

693

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS HARRISON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	350
Black	59
Asian	7
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
350 (50.5 %)
White
251 (36.2 %)
Black
59 (8.5 %)
Two or More
25 (3.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)434-1949
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	669
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 6 242

Grade 7 221

Grade 8 230