Wallace Middle

443 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wallace Middle School, located at 13077 Wallace Pike in Bristol, Virginia, is a public middle school serving students in Washington County. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development during the pivotal middle school years. As part of the Washington County Public Schools division, the facility serves as a foundational bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wallace Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and a focus on student-centered learning, the school aims to create a safe and productive environment where students can develop the skills necessary to become responsible members of the Bristol community.

443

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wallace Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	16
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
408 (92.1%)
Hispanic
16 (3.6%)
Two or More
14 (3.2%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)642-5400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
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 6 149

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 134