Leslie H. Walton Middle

4217 Red Hill Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903

wms.k12albemarle.org

339 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Leslie H. Walton Middle School, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Albemarle County Public Schools district. Situated on Red Hill Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its educational philosophy focuses on the holistic development of the child, balancing academic achievement with social-emotional growth to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and student-centered instruction. By leveraging a variety of technological resources and collaborative teaching strategies, Walton Middle seeks to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The campus environment emphasizes inclusivity and active participation, encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and academic programs designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking.

339

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leslie H. Walton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	44
Black	31
Asian	5
Two or More	21

White
238 (70.2%)
Hispanic
44 (13.0%)
Black
31 (9.1%)
Two or More
21 (6.2%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)

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:	Albemarle County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)977-5615
Website:	http://wms.k12albemarle.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
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 6 104

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 122