Reynolds Middle

acrms.buncombeschools.org/

490 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Reynolds Middle School, located at 2 Rocket Drive in Asheville, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is known for its "Rocket" mascot and maintains a strong focus on fostering academic growth and character development for students in the middle grades. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school emphasizes a collaborative learning environment that integrates core curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and the community to stay informed about academic calendars, sports programs, and school-wide initiatives. Reynolds Middle is committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports both the educational needs and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. By utilizing district resources and community partnerships, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

490

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reynolds Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	82
Black	102
Asian	9
Two or More	41

White
256 (52.2%)
Black
102 (20.8%)
Hispanic
82 (16.7%)
Two or More
41 (8.4%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)298-7484
Website:	http://acrms.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
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 6 143

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 167