Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle

www.rcps.info

540 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a specialized academic institution within the Roanoke City Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a focused curriculum centered on aerospace and aviation themes. This specialized approach is designed to engage students through hands-on learning experiences, integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles with real-world applications in the aerospace industry.

Beyond its technical focus, the school serves as a hub for academic preparation, aiming to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in its student body. By leveraging its magnet status, Addison provides unique educational opportunities—such as specialized electives and partnerships—that go beyond the standard middle school curriculum. Prospective families and community members can find further information regarding enrollment, specific program details, and district updates on the official Roanoke City Public Schools website at http://www.rcps.info.

540

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	105
Black	322
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
322 (59.6%)
Hispanic
105 (19.4%)
White
76 (14.1%)
Two or More
31 (5.7%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Roanoke City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)853-2681
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
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 6 192

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 172

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	192
Grade 7	176
Grade 8	172

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	46.5%
Male	289	53.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th