Monelison Middle

mms.amherst.k12.va.us

469 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Monelison Middle School, located in Madison Heights, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Amherst County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school. The facility functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of academic disciplines and extracurricular activities.

The school’s official website serves as a primary portal for students, parents, and faculty to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific announcements. By focusing on the development of the "whole child," Monelison Middle School works to cultivate a community of learners who are equipped with the critical thinking and social skills necessary for future success. Its location on Trojan Road reflects its identity as a proud member of the Amherst County school system, maintaining a commitment to transparency, community involvement, and educational progress.

469

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monelison Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	29
Black	114
Asian	1
Two or More	41
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
277 (59.1%)
Black
114 (24.3%)
Two or More
41 (8.7%)
Hispanic
29 (6.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	Amherst County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)846-1307
Website:	http://mms.amherst.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
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 6 154

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 161