FORT CHISWELL MIDDLE

Wythe County Public Schools
101 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
316 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Chiswell Middle School, located in the rural community of Max Meadows, Virginia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in Wythe County. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic development and personal growth for students in the middle grades. It places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, often focusing on core curricular standards, extracurricular involvement, and the development of essential life skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Pioneer community, characterized by its "Pioneer" mascot and a commitment to community pride. Its mission typically centers on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students can explore their interests in technology, athletics, and the arts alongside their academic coursework. By leveraging its position within Wythe County Public Schools, Fort Chiswell Middle strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on character education and community citizenship.
316
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    301 (95.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    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: Wythe County Public Schools
Phone: (276)637-4400
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 257
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 6 100
Grade 7 103
Grade 8 113
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SCOTT MEMORIAL MIDDLE
Wythe County Public Schools
318 Students
950 S. Seventh St.
Wytheville, VA 24382 (9.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th