Shirley C. Heim Middle

953 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shirley C. Heim Middle School is a public educational institution located in Stafford, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, the school is named in honor of Shirley C. Heim, a dedicated educator who served the community for many years. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both personal growth and intellectual development, preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school places a strong focus on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a diverse curriculum designed to meet the varying needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Shirley C. Heim Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations, which are intended to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and active parent-teacher collaboration, the institution aims to create a well-rounded educational experience for its students in the Stafford area.

953

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shirley C. Heim Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	379
Black	197
Asian	57
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
379 (39.8%)
White
248 (26.0%)
Black
197 (20.7%)
Two or More
68 (7.1%)
Asian
57 (6.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)658-5910
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	953
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 6 287

Grade 7 330

Grade 8 336