Glenvar Middle

gms.rcps.us/

433 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Glenvar Middle School, located in Salem, Virginia, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, personal growth, and fostering a supportive community environment. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond while focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

In addition to its core academic programs, Glenvar Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and performing arts, which encourage students to explore their interests and build character outside the classroom. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively with parents and the community to ensure a safe, engaging, and innovative learning atmosphere. Through its commitment to excellence, the school remains a pillar of the Glenvar community, consistently striving to develop responsible, well-rounded citizens.

433

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenvar Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	20
Black	19
Asian	10
Two or More	15

White
369 (85.2%)
Hispanic
20 (4.6%)
Black
19 (4.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.5%)
Asian
10 (2.3%)

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 County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)387-6322
Website:	http://gms.rcps.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 152

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 143