Sandusky Middle

www.lcsedu.net/schools/sms

583 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandusky Middle School, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is part of the Lynchburg City Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development. The campus is situated in a residential area of Lynchburg and serves as a central hub for its local community, aiming to foster a supportive environment where students can transition successfully from elementary education to high school readiness.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. Beyond traditional academics, Sandusky Middle emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development, encouraging students to participate in clubs, athletics, and fine arts programs. By utilizing the resources provided by Lynchburg City Schools, the institution strives to prepare its student body for the demands of the 21st century through technology integration and collaborative learning initiatives.

583

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandusky Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	54
Black	322
Asian	11
Two or More	65

Black
322 (55.2%)
White
131 (22.5%)
Two or More
65 (11.1%)
Hispanic
54 (9.3%)
Asian
11 (1.9%)

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:	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)515-5350
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/sms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	565
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 6 213

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 188