WILLIAM BYRD MIDDLE

www.rcps.us/WBMS

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Byrd Middle School, located in Vinton, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Roanoke County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of middle schoolers, the institution strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various academic and extracurricular opportunities.

The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the "Terrier" spirit, reflecting its connection to the William Byrd community. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, William Byrd Middle School promotes a well-rounded experience by providing students with access to athletics, arts, and student organizations that help build character and leadership skills. With a focus on utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents, the school remains dedicated to cultivating an inclusive space where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

827

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM BYRD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	51
Black	55
Asian	16
Two or More	39

White
666 (80.5 %)
Black
55 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
51 (6.2 %)
Two or More
39 (4.7 %)
Asian
16 (1.9 %)

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:	Roanoke County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)890-1035
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/WBMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	538
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 6 264

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 276