Peterstown Middle School

Monroe County Schools
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkway
Peterstown, WV 24963
275 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Peterstown Middle School is a public educational institution located in the rural community of Peterstown, West Virginia. Serving students in the middle school grades (typically 6th through 8th), the school functions as a key component of the Monroe County School District. As a small-town institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education in core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes community involvement and student development.

Beyond standard academics, Peterstown Middle School reflects the characteristic culture of Appalachian West Virginia, where schools often serve as central hubs for community identity and extracurricular engagement. The school typically offers various sports, clubs, and local programs designed to keep students active and connected to their peers. Because it is located in a rural setting, the school is essential in bridging the gap between elementary education and the local high school experience, preparing students for the academic and social transitions required for their future success.
275
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    265 (96.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.5%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.1%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
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: Monroe County Schools
Phone: (304)753-4322
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
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 5 55
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 83
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio