THOMAS HUNTER MIDDLE
283 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Thomas Hunter Middle School, located in Mathews, Virginia, serves as the primary middle school for the Mathews County Public Schools district. Situated in a small, tight-knit coastal community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, acting as the critical transitional bridge between the elementary level and Mathews High School. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for future academic success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that reflect the unique spirit of the Mathews area.
The school’s website highlights a commitment to strong communication between staff, parents, and the community to ensure student success. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Thomas Hunter Middle School focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, prioritizing both social-emotional learning and core academic standards. As the only middle school in the county, it plays a central role in the local educational landscape, striving to provide its students with the resources and guidance necessary to navigate their formative middle school years effectively.
The school’s website highlights a commitment to strong communication between staff, parents, and the community to ensure student success. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Thomas Hunter Middle School focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, prioritizing both social-emotional learning and core academic standards. As the only middle school in the county, it plays a central role in the local educational landscape, striving to provide its students with the resources and guidance necessary to navigate their formative middle school years effectively.
283
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 220 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 18 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 24 |
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White220 (77.7 %)
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Two or More24 (8.5 %)
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Hispanic19 (6.7 %)
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Black18 (6.4 %)
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Asian2 (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: | Mathews County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (804)725-2434 |
| Website: | http://www.mathews.k12.va.us/thms/index.html |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 283 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 127 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
64
Grade 6
70
Grade 7
64
Grade 8
85
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 64 |
| Grade 6 | 70 |
| Grade 7 | 64 |
| Grade 8 | 85 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 138 | 48.8% |
| Male | 145 | 51.2% |