T. Benton Gayle Middle

100 Panther Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22406

939 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

T. Benton Gayle Middle School, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Stafford County Public Schools system. Named after a long-time educator and superintendent, the school is home to the "Panthers" and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for the middle school transition.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts opportunities. By prioritizing community engagement and partnership with families, T. Benton Gayle Middle aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. The faculty focuses on modern instructional practices designed to help students navigate the unique challenges of their adolescent years while building a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

939

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T. Benton Gayle Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	157
Black	213
Asian	74
Two or More	100
American Indian	3

White
392 (41.7%)
Black
213 (22.7%)
Hispanic
157 (16.7%)
Two or More
100 (10.6%)
Asian
74 (7.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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)373-0383
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	939
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 310

Grade 7 312

Grade 8 317

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for T. Benton Gayle Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	310
Grade 7	312
Grade 8	317

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for T. Benton Gayle Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	481	51.2%
Male	458	48.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th