PROSPECT HEIGHTS MIDDLE

Orange County Public Schools
202 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
456 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Prospect Heights Middle School, located in Orange, Virginia, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Orange County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares early adolescents for the academic and social rigors of high school. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to support students as they navigate the transitional middle school years, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, often utilizing its facility on Dailey Drive as a center for extracurricular activities and collaborative learning. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Prospect Heights Middle strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balance of core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and supportive services. The school’s culture is rooted in the goal of cultivating a sense of belonging and academic excellence, ensuring that each student is equipped with the tools necessary for future success in their educational journey.
456
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    283 (62.1 %)
  • Black
    70 (15.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    51 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (10.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • 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: Orange County Public Schools
Phone: (540)661-4400
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
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 6 168
Grade 7 137
Grade 8 151
Gender Ratio