NI RIVER MIDDLE

11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553

717 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ni River Middle School, located in Spotsylvania, Virginia, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district. Situated on Catharpin Road, the school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, focusing on the transition from elementary to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development needs typical of early adolescence, providing a structured environment intended to foster both personal growth and scholastic achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Ni River Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. The school is deeply integrated into the Spotsylvania community, striving to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and a focus on college and career readiness, the institution aims to prepare its students to successfully navigate the challenges of high school and beyond.

717

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NI RIVER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	97
Black	100
Asian	15
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
453 (63.2 %)
Black
100 (13.9 %)
Hispanic
97 (13.5 %)
Two or More
48 (6.7 %)
Asian
15 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)785-3990
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 231

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 244