W.C. TAYLOR MIDDLE

350 E Shirley Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186

437 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

W.C. Taylor Middle School, located in Warrenton, Virginia, is a central educational hub within the Fauquier County Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility at 350 E Shirley Ave serves as a focal point for the community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents.

Beyond its core academic offerings, W.C. Taylor Middle School is known for promoting an active school culture that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By focusing on collaboration, student engagement, and building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, the school strives to prepare its learners for the challenges of secondary education. The school remains committed to the district’s mission of cultivating lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

437

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.C. TAYLOR MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	101
Black	48
Asian	8
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	3

White
243 (55.6 %)
Hispanic
101 (23.1 %)
Black
48 (11.0 %)
Two or More
34 (7.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Fauquier County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)347-6140
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 149

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 153