WILLIAM H. WETSEL MIDDLE

Madison County Public Schools
186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
394 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
William H. Wetsel Middle School, located in Madison, Virginia, serves as the primary middle school for the Madison County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of students during their early adolescent years.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes student engagement and extracurricular involvement. Beyond its core curriculum, Wetsel Middle typically offers a range of athletic programs, clubs, and elective opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on the specific developmental needs of middle schoolers, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of Madison County High School while cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and local identity.
394
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (73.9 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (12.4 %)
  • Black
    30 (7.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • 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: Madison County Public Schools
Phone: (540)948-3783
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 237
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 6 135
Grade 7 137
Grade 8 122
Gender Ratio