Owen Middle

cdoms.buncombeschools.org/

457 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Owen Middle School, located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Buncombe County Schools district. Situated in a scenic area of Western North Carolina, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and shares a strong identity with the neighboring Charles D. Owen High School, often fostering a close-knit environment for students as they transition through their secondary education years.

The school is committed to academic growth and personal development, providing a curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities designed to engage young adolescents. Beyond the classroom, Owen Middle emphasizes a holistic approach to education, offering extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage teamwork, school spirit, and community involvement. Their mission focuses on creating a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

457

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owen Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	85
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
329 (72.0%)
Hispanic
85 (18.6%)
Two or More
23 (5.0%)
Black
15 (3.3%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)686-7739
Website:	http://cdoms.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
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 6 159

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 146