Andrew Jackson Middle School

aj.kana.k12.wv.us/

488 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Andrew Jackson Middle School, located on Big Tyler Road in Charleston, West Virginia, serves as a focal point for the Cross Lanes community. As part of the Kanawha County School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and social development. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and foundational learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Andrew Jackson Middle School emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at helping adolescents navigate their middle school years. The school often incorporates extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics and clubs, to promote teamwork and personal interests among its student body. By maintaining its location in the Big Tyler area, the school remains a vital neighborhood institution that works to prepare its students for the challenges and expectations of high school and beyond.

488

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Jackson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	11
Black	24
Asian	10
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
396 (81.1%)
Two or More
45 (9.2%)
Black
24 (4.9%)
Hispanic
11 (2.3%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Kanawha County Schools
Phone:	(304)776-3310
Website:	http://aj.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 178

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 130