West Fairmont Middle School

592 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

West Fairmont Middle School, located at 110 Tenth Street in Fairmont, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for the Marion County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment intended to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school is centrally located within the Fairmont community, reflecting its role as a local hub for academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and community engagement for students in the surrounding area.

The school is committed to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, West Fairmont Middle School generally encourages participation in athletic programs, arts, and various student organizations, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. By focusing on academic achievement, social responsibility, and preparation for future high school studies, the school remains a staple of the Fairmont educational landscape.

592

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Fairmont Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	15
Black	58
Asian	9
Two or More	61

White
449 (75.8%)
Two or More
61 (10.3%)
Black
58 (9.8%)
Hispanic
15 (2.5%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)

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)366-5631
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 5 123

Grade 6 168

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 158