Daniel Morgan Intermediate

dmis.wps.k12.va.us

575 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Daniel Morgan Intermediate School (DMIS) is a public school located in Winchester, Virginia, serving students in grades 3 through 5. Part of the Winchester Public Schools district, the school is situated on South Purcell Street and functions as a key transitional bridge between the primary school experience and middle school. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of upper-elementary-aged children.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Winchester community, emphasizing a collaborative environment where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student success. Through its official website, DMIS provides resources to keep the school community informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Daniel Morgan Intermediate aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges and social responsibilities they will encounter as they move forward into their secondary education.

575

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel Morgan Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	260
Black	58
Asian	23
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
260 (45.2%)
White
187 (32.5%)
Black
58 (10.1%)
Two or More
42 (7.3%)
Asian
23 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Winchester City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)667-7171
Website:	http://dmis.wps.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
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 5 292

Grade 6 283