RURAL RETREAT MIDDLE
231 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rural Retreat Middle School, located in the small, tight-knit community of Rural Retreat, Virginia, serves as a central hub for the town's adolescent students. As part of the Wythe County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between elementary learning and high school preparation. The school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive environment that reflects the values of its rural surroundings, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of character within a smaller, personalized classroom setting.
Beyond its core curriculum, Rural Retreat Middle School often prioritizes community involvement and extracurricular engagement, fostering a sense of school spirit that resonates throughout the town. By offering a variety of programs tailored to the needs of middle-level learners, the school aims to help students navigate the social and academic challenges of their teenage years. With its location on East Buck Avenue, the school remains a staple of the local infrastructure, dedicated to preparing its students for success in the broader academic landscape of Southwest Virginia.
Beyond its core curriculum, Rural Retreat Middle School often prioritizes community involvement and extracurricular engagement, fostering a sense of school spirit that resonates throughout the town. By offering a variety of programs tailored to the needs of middle-level learners, the school aims to help students navigate the social and academic challenges of their teenage years. With its location on East Buck Avenue, the school remains a staple of the local infrastructure, dedicated to preparing its students for success in the broader academic landscape of Southwest Virginia.
231
Total Students
19.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 220 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White220 (95.2 %)
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Hispanic4 (1.7 %)
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Black4 (1.7 %)
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Two or More2 (0.9 %)
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Asian1 (0.4 %)
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)686-5200 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 231 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 187 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
82
Grade 7
68
Grade 8
81
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 82 |
| Grade 7 | 68 |
| Grade 8 | 81 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 104 | 45% |
| Male | 127 | 55% |
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