SIGNAL KNOB MIDDLE

Shenandoah County Public Schools
687 Sandy Hook Road
Strasburg, VA 22657
417 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Signal Knob Middle School, located in Strasburg, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Shenandoah County Public Schools district. Dedicated to the academic and social development of students in grades 6 through 8, the school fosters a supportive environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The facility is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development, preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Signal Knob Middle School encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, aiming to cultivate a well-rounded school community. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is challenged to achieve their personal best. With its focus on rigorous standards and positive student engagement, the school serves as a central hub for adolescent learning and growth in the Strasburg area.
417
Total Students
40.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    322 (77.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (9.1 %)
  • Black
    10 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
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: Shenandoah County Public Schools
Phone: (540)465-3422
Website: http://www.shenandoah.k12.va.us/skms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 346
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 6 134
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 152
Gender Ratio
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