KATE COLLINS MIDDLE

www.waynesboro.k12.va.us

644 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kate Collins Middle School, located in Waynesboro, Virginia, serves as a central hub for the community's middle-level education. As part of the Waynesboro Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their formative adolescent years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, while also providing various extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and personal growth.

In addition to its academic programs, Kate Collins Middle School places a high priority on community connection and support. By utilizing its location on Ivy Street as a focal point, the school strives to maintain strong communication with families and local stakeholders to ensure a collaborative educational experience. Through a commitment to equity, technology integration, and student-centered instruction, the school aims to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and become responsible citizens within the Waynesboro area.

644

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KATE COLLINS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	136
Black	115
Asian	10
Two or More	72
Pacific Islander	1

White
310 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
136 (21.1 %)
Black
115 (17.9 %)
Two or More
72 (11.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Waynesboro City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)946-4635
Website:	http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	568
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 6 210

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 223