Harpers Ferry Middle School

1710 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

hfms.jcswv.org/o/hfms

550 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harpers Ferry Middle School is a public educational institution located in the historic town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Serving students in the surrounding Jefferson County area, the school is situated on West Washington Street and functions as a key component of the Jefferson County Schools district. It provides a foundational middle-grade curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering student development during their formative adolescent years.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Harpers Ferry Middle School is integrated into a community known for its significant historical landmarks and unique geography. The school emphasizes the values of its local district, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular participation. By leveraging its location in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in future academic endeavors and responsible citizenship.

550

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harpers Ferry Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	61
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
428 (77.8%)
Hispanic
61 (11.1%)
Two or More
41 (7.5%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)
Black
9 (1.6%)
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)535-6357
Website:	http://hfms.jcswv.org/o/hfms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 6 169

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 186