LOCUST GROVE MIDDLE

Orange County Public Schools
6368 Flat Run Road
Locust Grove, VA 22508
693 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Locust Grove Middle School, located at 6368 Flat Run Road in Locust Grove, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Orange County. As a public middle school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while encouraging student growth through extracurricular opportunities and personal development initiatives.

The school is deeply rooted in its local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding Locust Grove area. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy. With its convenient location, the school serves as a focal point for families in the region, working to create an inclusive atmosphere where middle-schoolers are encouraged to explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop the foundations necessary for future academic success.
693
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    427 (61.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    111 (16.0 %)
  • Black
    88 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    58 (8.4 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Orange County Public Schools
Phone: (540)661-4480
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 485
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 6 247
Grade 7 229
Grade 8 217
Gender Ratio
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