JAMES H. CARY INTERMEDIATE

Essex County Public Schools
912 Intermediate School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
333 Students
Middle School 4th - 7th
School Overview
Essex Intermediate School, located in Tappahannock, Virginia, serves as a primary educational hub for students transitioning between the elementary and high school levels within the Essex County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for success in secondary education. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle-grade learners, the institution aims to bridge the gap between foundational studies and the more rigorous requirements of the high school curriculum.

The school benefits from its location in the heart of Tappahannock, allowing it to function as a central point for the local community. Through a combination of core academic instruction and various extracurricular opportunities, Essex Intermediate encourages students to engage with their peers and participate in their school culture. The faculty and staff prioritize a collaborative approach, working closely with parents and the community to ensure that each student receives the guidance and resources required to achieve their full academic and personal potential.
333
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    175 (52.6 %)
  • White
    94 (28.2 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (10.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (6.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.2 %)
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: Essex County Public Schools
Phone: (804)443-3040
Grade Range: 4th - 7th
Total Students: 333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 298
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 4 76
Grade 5 81
Grade 6 83
Grade 7 93
Gender Ratio