West Side Middle School

wsm.kana.k12.wv.us/

374 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stonewall Jackson Middle School is a public school located in the historic East End of Charleston, West Virginia. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the Kanawha County Schools district. Its central location makes it a focal point for the surrounding community, and it is known for its traditional architectural style that reflects the history of the neighborhood it serves.

As a middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental needs of adolescents by offering a core curriculum that includes English, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities. The school works to provide a bridge between elementary and high school, emphasizing both academic preparation and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the Charleston area, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment while coordinating with the broader Kanawha County school system to utilize district resources and extracurricular programming.

374

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Side Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	6
Black	135
Asian	1
Two or More	60

White
172 (46.0%)
Black
135 (36.1%)
Two or More
60 (16.0%)
Hispanic
6 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Kanawha County Schools
Phone:	(304)348-6123
Website:	http://wsm.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 6 116

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 121