West Muskingum Middle School

514 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

West Muskingum Middle School, located at 100 Kimes Road in Zanesville, Ohio, serves as a central hub for students in the West Muskingum Local School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the transitional years of early adolescence, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the rigors of high school. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more complex curriculum students will face in later years.

The school community emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities designed to help students discover their interests and talents. As part of the Zanesville area, West Muskingum Middle School maintains a strong connection to the local community, promoting values of citizenship and school spirit. Through its dedicated staff and focus on student success, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal and intellectual advancement for all its students.

514

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Muskingum Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	12
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
462 (89.9%)
Two or More
23 (4.5%)
Hispanic
12 (2.3%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
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:	West Muskingum Local
Phone:	(740)455-4055
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 5 131

Grade 6 133

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 131