East Fairmont Middle School

647 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

East Fairmont Middle School, located at 221 Mason Street in Fairmont, West Virginia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Marion County school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Fairmont community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives.

Beyond its core academic mission, East Fairmont Middle School prioritizes the cultivation of school spirit and student engagement. The facility acts as a focal point for the local area, often hosting athletic events, arts programs, and various school-wide functions that involve families and community members. By striving to maintain high educational standards and promoting a culture of respect and responsibility, the school aims to help its diverse student body build a strong foundation for their future academic and personal success.

647

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Fairmont Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	2
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
614 (94.9%)
Two or More
17 (2.6%)
Black
11 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Hispanic
2 (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:	Marion County Schools
Phone:	(304)367-2123
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 5 130

Grade 6 169

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 174