JAMES BLAIR MIDDLE
545 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
James Blair Middle School, located at 101 Longhill Road in Williamsburg, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools division. The school is named in honor of James Blair, the founder and first president of the College of William & Mary, reflecting the community’s deep historical roots. The modern facility is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive middle school curriculum that emphasizes academic rigor, technological integration, and the development of essential social-emotional skills during the critical transition years of early adolescence.
Beyond its core academic offerings, James Blair Middle School is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative relationships with their peers. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school but also to become engaged, responsible citizens within the greater Williamsburg community.
Beyond its core academic offerings, James Blair Middle School is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative relationships with their peers. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school but also to become engaged, responsible citizens within the greater Williamsburg community.
545
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 272 |
| Hispanic | 117 |
| Black | 96 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More | 40 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White272 (49.9 %)
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Hispanic117 (21.5 %)
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Black96 (17.6 %)
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Two or More40 (7.3 %)
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Asian18 (3.3 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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: | Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (757)603-6400 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 545 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 329 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
182
Grade 7
175
Grade 8
188
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 182 |
| Grade 7 | 175 |
| Grade 8 | 188 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 240 | 44% |
| Male | 305 | 56% |
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