At a glance
Reported students
469
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371
Monelison Middle: 469 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Monelison Middle
Monelison Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Madison Heights. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Amherst County Public Schools. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.1%) and Black (24.3%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Monelison Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.1%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black24.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amherst County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Amherst Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
371 reported students
Madison Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
449 reported students
Amelon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
415 reported students
Amherst Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
Elon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
268 reported students
Public schools near Monelison Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelon Elementary Elementary · Amherst County Public Schools | KG–05 | 415 | 1.1 mi |
| Madison Heights Elementary Elementary · Amherst County Public Schools | PK–05 | 449 | 1.9 mi |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation Middle · Lynchburg City Public Schools | 06–08 | 531 | 3.7 mi |
| Linkhorne Middle Middle · Lynchburg City Public Schools | 06–08 | 519 | 5.1 mi |
| Sandusky Middle Middle · Lynchburg City Public Schools | 06–08 | 583 | 7.1 mi |
| Amherst Middle Middle · Amherst County Public Schools | 06–08 | 371 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Monelison Middle
What grades does Monelison Middle serve?
Monelison Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Amherst County Public Schools.
How many students attend Monelison Middle?
Monelison Middle reported 469 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 558 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Monelison Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 469 students and 40.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Monelison Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Monelison Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amherst County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Monelison Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Monelison Middle in?
Monelison Middle is part of Amherst County Public Schools, based in Amherst, VA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Monelison Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Amelon Elementary (1.1 mi), Madison Heights Elementary (1.9 mi), Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.