Lylburn Downing Middle

www.lexedu.org

187 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lylburn Downing Middle School, located in Lexington, Virginia, serves as the primary middle school for the Lexington City Public Schools district. It is named in honor of Lylburn Downing, a prominent educator and community leader who was a central figure in the history of African American education in Lexington during the early 20th century. The school fosters a supportive, close-knit environment that reflects the small-town character of the historic city it serves, while focusing on the academic and social development of students during their critical middle school years.

The school is known for its emphasis on community engagement and personalized instruction, leveraging its small student population to create strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. By providing a diverse range of extracurricular activities and academic programs, Lylburn Downing aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while upholding a commitment to equity and academic excellence. Its location on Diamond Street positions it as a hub for local youth, continuing a long tradition of public education that honors the legacy of its namesake.

187

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lylburn Downing Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	15
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
152 (81.3%)
Hispanic
15 (8.0%)
Black
11 (5.9%)
Two or More
7 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)

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:	Lexington City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)463-3532
Website:	http://www.lexedu.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 52

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 69