NORTHUMBERLAND MIDDLE

Northumberland County Public Schools
175 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
276 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Northumberland Middle School, located in Heathsville, Virginia, serves as a central hub for intermediate education within the Northumberland County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of middle-grade students. By emphasizing rigorous instruction alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Northumberland Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The institution encourages students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to promote leadership and personal responsibility. Supported by a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works closely with local families to cultivate a collaborative educational culture that values student success, technological literacy, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
276
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    139 (50.4 %)
  • Black
    105 (38.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Northumberland County Public Schools
Phone: (804)580-5753
Website: http://nucpsnms.ss5.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 269
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 95
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 88
Gender Ratio