Lakeside Middle

2801 Powell Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911

sms.k12albemarle.org

574 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mortimer Y. Sutherland Middle School, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is part of the Albemarle County Public Schools system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while also offering elective opportunities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and the exploration of individual interests.

Beyond the classroom, Sutherland Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student well-being. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, where staff, students, and families work together to support a diverse student body. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the school integrates technology and modern teaching practices to ensure that students are equipped with the skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.

574

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	68
Black	62
Asian	88
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
309 (53.8%)
Asian
88 (15.3%)
Hispanic
68 (11.8%)
Black
62 (10.8%)
Two or More
46 (8.0%)
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:	Albemarle County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)975-0599
Website:	http://sms.k12albemarle.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 194

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 180