Weir Middle School
493 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Weir Middle School, located at 125 Sinclair Avenue in Weirton, West Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Hancock County School District. As a middle-level school, it acts as a transitional environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental, social, and academic needs of early adolescents. The school is centrally located in the Weirton community, playing a key role in the local educational infrastructure by fostering student growth through a structured curriculum and extracurricular involvement.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of secondary education by emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Weir Middle School typically provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations designed to encourage school spirit, teamwork, and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive community that helps its students navigate the challenges of the middle school years while preparing them for future success at Weir High School.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of secondary education by emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Weir Middle School typically provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations designed to encourage school spirit, teamwork, and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive community that helps its students navigate the challenges of the middle school years while preparing them for future success at Weir High School.
493
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 420 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 28 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 34 |
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White420 (85.2%)
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Two or More34 (6.9%)
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Black28 (5.7%)
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Hispanic10 (2.0%)
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Asian1 (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: | Hancock County Schools |
| Phone: | (304)748-6080 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 493 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
96
Grade 6
130
Grade 7
138
Grade 8
129
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 96 |
| Grade 6 | 130 |
| Grade 7 | 138 |
| Grade 8 | 129 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 217 | 44% |
| Male | 276 | 56% |
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