West McDowell Middle School

346 West McDowell Junior High
Marion, NC 28752

wmms.mcdowell.k12.nc.us

550 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West McDowell Middle School is a public middle school located in Marion, North Carolina, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the McDowell County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing its official website as a hub for parents and students to access resources, event calendars, and updates regarding school policies. As a central educational institution in Marion, West McDowell Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and collaboration, encouraging students to engage actively in their education and participate in the broader local community.

550

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West McDowell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	88
Black	17
Asian	7
Two or More	25

White
413 (75.1%)
Hispanic
88 (16.0%)
Two or More
25 (4.5%)
Black
17 (3.1%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McDowell County Schools
Phone:	(828)652-3390
Website:	http://wmms.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	547
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 6 182

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 190