Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle

625 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School is a public middle school located in Falmouth, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Stafford County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Edward E. Drew Jr., reflecting the district's commitment to community-centered education. The campus provides a comprehensive academic program designed to support the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core subjects, exploratory electives, and the social-emotional development of young adolescents.

The school is recognized for fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes student engagement, character development, and academic achievement. In addition to its rigorous classroom curriculum, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations, which aim to encourage well-rounded development. By leveraging its location within the suburban Falmouth community, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

625

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	147
Black	168
Asian	58
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
180 (28.8%)
Black
168 (26.9%)
Hispanic
147 (23.5%)
Two or More
67 (10.7%)
Asian
58 (9.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)371-1415
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
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 6 208

Grade 7 201

Grade 8 216