Louisa County Middle

Louisa County Public Schools
1009 Davis Hwy
Mineral, VA 23117
1,231 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Louisa County Middle School (LCMS), located in Mineral, Virginia, serves as the primary middle school facility for the Louisa County Public Schools district. Situated on Davis Highway, the school acts as a vital bridge in the local educational pipeline, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school environments.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural, tight-knit character of Louisa County. Beyond its core academic offerings in subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts, LCMS emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and encouraging parent and community involvement, the administration aims to prepare its students to meet state academic standards while cultivating the personal responsibility and leadership skills required for their future success at the high school level.
1,231
Total Students
94.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    867 (70.4%)
  • Black
    151 (12.3%)
  • Two or More
    104 (8.4%)
  • Hispanic
    93 (7.6%)
  • Asian
    14 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Louisa County Public Schools
Phone: (540)894-5115
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 94.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 819
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 6 420
Grade 7 412
Grade 8 399
Gender Ratio