Montross Middle School in Montross, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Montross Middle School is a rural public school in Montross, Virginia that is part of Westmoreland County Public Schools. It serves 334 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.1:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

334 Students

33 Teachers

8884 Menokin Rd

Montross, VA 22520 View local requests

http://mms.wmlcps.org

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Montross Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Mack

Mr. Perez

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Montross Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Montross Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 13, 2025

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