Hurricane Middle School

hms.putnamschools.com/o/hms

821 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hurricane Middle School, located at 518 Midland Trail in Hurricane, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for the Putnam County School District. As a middle school, it provides a bridge between elementary and high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in the heart of the Hurricane community, a growing area that values strong academic programming and extracurricular engagement for its adolescent population.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, English, and social studies, alongside various exploratory classes. Beyond academics, Hurricane Middle is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages participation in athletics, music programs, and student clubs, helping students build social-emotional skills during their formative middle school years. As part of the Putnam County system, it adheres to state-mandated standards while striving to maintain a localized, community-focused approach to education.

821

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hurricane Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	745
Hispanic	18
Black	22
Asian	12
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
745 (90.7%)
Two or More
23 (2.8%)
Black
22 (2.7%)
Hispanic
18 (2.2%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)562-0549
Website:	http://hms.putnamschools.com/o/hms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 272

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 278