PETER MUHLENBERG MIDDLE

Shenandoah County Public Schools
1251 Susan Ave
Woodstock, VA 22664
451 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Peter Muhlenberg Middle School (PMMS) is a public middle school located in Woodstock, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Shenandoah County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, a notable Revolutionary War general and clergyman who resided in the region. As a core educational institution for the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development typical of the middle school experience, preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for students, parents, and faculty, offering resources such as academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative updates. PMMS emphasizes a well-rounded education, supporting various athletic programs, clubs, and student activities that encourage community engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing communication and collaboration between families and staff, Peter Muhlenberg Middle School strives to create a supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population in the Shenandoah Valley.
451
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    328 (72.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (20.2 %)
  • Black
    18 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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: Shenandoah County Public Schools
Phone: (540)459-2941
Website: http://www.shenandoah.k12.va.us/pmms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 446
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 6 139
Grade 7 162
Grade 8 150
Gender Ratio