Keyser Middle School

Mineral County Schools
879 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
633 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Keyser Middle School, located at 879 Harley O. Staggers Drive in Keyser, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Mineral County School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical transition years between elementary and high school. The school operates with a focus on preparing its student body for future success by providing a structured curriculum that meets state educational standards while emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects.

Beyond its academic offerings, Keyser Middle School is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Keyser. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student programs designed to encourage school spirit and personal growth. By maintaining a supportive environment and prioritizing student engagement, the administration and faculty work to cultivate a sense of belonging for all students, ensuring that the school remains a vital pillar of the local community.
633
Total Students
49.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    568 (89.7%)
  • Black
    33 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.5%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.6%)
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: Mineral County Schools
Phone: (304)788-4220
Website: http://www.boe.mine.k12.wv.us/o/keyser-ms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
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 5 143
Grade 6 161
Grade 7 171
Grade 8 158
Gender Ratio
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