STAUNTON RIVER MIDDLE

Bedford County Public Schools
1293 Golden Eagle Drive
Moneta, VA 24121
627 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Staunton River Middle School, located in Moneta, Virginia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bedford County Public Schools district. Situated near the scenic Smith Mountain Lake region, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. As a key feeder school for the nearby Staunton River High School, the middle school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the academic and social challenges of secondary education by offering a blend of core curriculum subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local "Golden Eagle" community, characterized by its commitment to academic growth, personal development, and civic responsibility. Beyond the classroom, Staunton River Middle School promotes student engagement through various sports teams, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives, aiming to nurture well-rounded individuals. By focusing on both student achievement and character building, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
627
Total Students
47.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    527 (84.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (5.6 %)
  • Black
    26 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Bedford County Public Schools
Phone: (540)297-4152
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 535
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 6 210
Grade 7 195
Grade 8 222
Gender Ratio