George Washington Middle School

gwms.putnamschools.com/o/gwms

291 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George Washington Middle School, located in Eleanor, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Putnam County. Situated at 331 Eleanor Circle, the school is nestled in a quiet, community-oriented area, providing a stable environment conducive to the academic and social development of early adolescents. As part of the Putnam County school system, it focuses on transitioning students from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8.

The school is dedicated to fostering a well-rounded learning experience that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on both character development and scholastic achievement, George Washington Middle School aims to prepare its students to become productive members of the local community. Its presence in Eleanor reflects the importance the town places on education, serving as a focal point for student engagement and school pride within the region.

291

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
282 (96.9%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Hispanic
3 (1.0%)
Black
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:	Putnam County Schools
Phone:	(304)586-2875
Website:	http://gwms.putnamschools.com/o/gwms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 93

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 113