Mount Airy Middle

395 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Airy Middle School, located at 249 Hamburg Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Mount Airy City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for middle school students. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Mount Airy Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s digital presence reflects an ongoing effort to maintain clear communication with parents and stakeholders, providing essential resources, calendars, and updates regarding school policies. With its focus on personalized growth and student achievement, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where young learners are empowered to reach their full potential.

395

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Airy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	102
Black	24
Asian	11
Two or More	24

White
234 (59.2%)
Hispanic
102 (25.8%)
Black
24 (6.1%)
Two or More
24 (6.1%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)

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:	Mount Airy City Schools
Phone:	(336)789-9021
Website:	http://mtairymiddleschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
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 6 132

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 132