Andrew Lewis Middle

salem.k12.va.us/alms/

839 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Andrew Lewis Middle School, located in Salem, Virginia, serves as the primary middle school for the Salem City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of early adolescents, balanced with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, aimed at promoting well-rounded student development.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and character, encouraging students to engage positively with both their peers and the broader Salem area. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Andrew Lewis Middle School utilizes modern instructional practices and technology to enhance classroom learning. By maintaining close partnerships with families and the local community, the school strives to provide a stable, challenging, and nurturing educational experience for all its students.

839

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Lewis Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	92
Black	138
Asian	19
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
544 (64.8%)
Black
138 (16.4%)
Hispanic
92 (11.0%)
Two or More
45 (5.4%)
Asian
19 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Salem City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)387-2513
Website:	http://salem.k12.va.us/alms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 270

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 277

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Andrew Lewis Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	270
Grade 7	292
Grade 8	277

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Andrew Lewis Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	390	46.5%
Male	449	53.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th