Spencer Middle School

Roane County Schools
102 Chapman Ave
Spencer, WV 25276
299 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Spencer Middle School, located at 102 Chapman Avenue in Spencer, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Roane County. As a middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental needs of young adolescents, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school by providing a structured environment designed to foster academic growth, social responsibility, and personal maturity.

The school is a key component of the local community, reflecting the values and educational goals of the Roane County School District. By offering a curriculum tailored to middle-grade learners, Spencer Middle School emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities. Its location on Chapman Avenue places it at the heart of the Spencer area, where it plays an essential role in preparing local youth for future academic challenges and long-term success.
299
Total Students
22.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    289 (96.7%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
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: Roane County Schools
Phone: (304)927-6415
Website: http://sms.roanecountyschools.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
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 71
Grade 6 73
Grade 7 81
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio