Daniel Morgan Middle

dmms.wps.k12.va.us

642 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Daniel Morgan Middle School, located in Winchester, Virginia, serves as a key secondary education institution within the Winchester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of community among its diverse student body, ensuring that each learner has the tools necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

Beyond academics, Daniel Morgan Middle School places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors. Through a combination of dedicated faculty support and a focus on fostering a positive school climate, the institution strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Winchester community and beyond.

642

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel Morgan Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	301
Black	53
Asian	25
Two or More	43

Hispanic
301 (46.9%)
White
220 (34.3%)
Black
53 (8.3%)
Two or More
43 (6.7%)
Asian
25 (3.9%)

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:	Winchester City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)667-7171
Website:	http://dmms.wps.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
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 7 335

Grade 8 307