JAMES WOOD MIDDLE

1313 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601

www.frederick.k12.va.us

803 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

James Wood Middle School, located at 1313 Amherst Street in Winchester, Virginia, is a key educational institution within the Frederick County Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. Its location in the heart of Winchester places it as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district's broader commitment to providing quality public education to the students of Frederick County.

The school operates under the comprehensive Frederick County Public Schools framework, which prioritizes curriculum standards, extracurricular engagement, and student well-being. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and professional instruction, James Wood Middle aims to bridge the gap between elementary and secondary education. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [www.frederick.k12.va.us](http://www.frederick.k12.va.us).

803

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES WOOD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	290
Black	50
Asian	22
Two or More	42
American Indian	6

White
393 (48.9 %)
Hispanic
290 (36.1 %)
Black
50 (6.2 %)
Two or More
42 (5.2 %)
Asian
22 (2.7 %)
American Indian
6 (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:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)667-7500
Website:	http://www.frederick.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
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 6 266

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 263