Charles Town Middle School

ctms.jcswv.org/o/ctms

603 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Charles Town Middle School, located at 193 High Street in Charles Town, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Jefferson County school system. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering both academic growth and personal development during these formative years. The institution provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while offering a supportive environment that addresses the unique social and emotional needs of early adolescents.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic Charles Town community, maintaining a culture that emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Charles Town Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, encouraging students to explore their interests and build a sense of school spirit. By prioritizing foundational skills and character building, the school strives to cultivate a safe and engaging learning community for all of its students.

603

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Town Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	103
Black	33
Asian	10
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
408 (67.7%)
Hispanic
103 (17.1%)
Two or More
47 (7.8%)
Black
33 (5.5%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County Schools
Phone:	(304)725-7821
Website:	http://ctms.jcswv.org/o/ctms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 186

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 198