Shawsville Middle

Montgomery County Public Schools
4179 Old Town Rd
Shawsville, VA 24162
193 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Shawsville Middle School is a public school located in Shawsville, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The faculty and staff focus on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities designed to engage students’ diverse interests.

Beyond the classroom, Shawsville Middle School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The school acts as a focal point for the local Shawsville community, maintaining a strong connection between educators, families, and the student body. With a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared for the challenges of the future.
193
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (85.0%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.1%)
  • Black
    2 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone: (540)268-2262
Website: http://sms.mcps.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
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 59
Grade 7 68
Grade 8 66
Gender Ratio
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