At a glance
Reported students
839
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404
Andrew Lewis Middle: 839 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
17.2:1 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
- 888
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Andrew Lewis Middle
Andrew Lewis Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Salem. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Salem City Public Schools. NCES reports 839 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above 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 (64.8%) and Black (16.4%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. 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 Andrew Lewis Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.9 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.8%
- Hispanic11%
- Black16.4%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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 Salem City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Salem High
High · Grades 09–12
1,202 reported students
Virginia Virtual Academy at Salem
Other · Grades KG–12
415 reported students
G.W. Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
East Salem Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
West Salem Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
South Salem Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
371 reported students
Public schools near Andrew Lewis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Middle Middle · Roanoke County Public Schools | 06–08 | 581 | 2.4 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle Middle · Roanoke City Public Schools | 06–08 | 601 | 3.9 mi |
| Northside Middle Middle · Roanoke County Public Schools | 06–08 | 648 | 4.1 mi |
| Glenvar Middle Middle · Roanoke County Public Schools | 06–08 | 433 | 4.8 mi |
| James Madison Middle Middle · Roanoke City Public Schools | 06–08 | 598 | 5 mi |
| Cave Spring Middle Middle · Roanoke County Public Schools | 06–08 | 746 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Lewis Middle
What grades does Andrew Lewis Middle serve?
Andrew Lewis Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Salem City Public Schools.
How many students attend Andrew Lewis Middle?
Andrew Lewis Middle reported 839 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 888 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Andrew Lewis Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 839 students and 48.9 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 Andrew Lewis Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Andrew Lewis Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Salem City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Andrew Lewis Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Andrew Lewis Middle in?
Andrew Lewis Middle is part of Salem City Public Schools, based in Salem, VA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Andrew Lewis Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hidden Valley Middle (2.4 mi), Woodrow Wilson Middle (3.9 mi), Northside Middle (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.