MAURY RIVER MIDDLE

mrms.rockbridge.k12.va.us

502 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Maury River Middle School (MRMS), located in Lexington, Virginia, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum paired with character development, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Maury River Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and fine arts opportunities, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the broader Rockbridge County area to ensure that each student has the resources needed to succeed. Through its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, MRMS strives to create a positive learning culture that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers.

502

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAURY RIVER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	26
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
423 (84.3 %)
Two or More
30 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.2 %)
Black
17 (3.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Rockbridge County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)463-3129
Website:	http://mrms.rockbridge.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
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 6 138

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 194