Robert L. Bland Middle School

Lewis County Schools
358 Court Ave
Weston, WV 26452
503 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Robert L. Bland Middle School, located at 358 Court Avenue in Weston, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Lewis County School District. Situated in the heart of Weston, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The faculty and staff emphasize academic growth, personal development, and community involvement, striving to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Robert L. Bland Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students during their formative middle school years. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and scholastic excellence, the school seeks to address the unique social and emotional needs of its adolescent population. As a cornerstone of the Weston community, the institution remains committed to maintaining high standards of instruction while encouraging students to become active, responsible, and productive members of the local community.
503
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    483 (96.0%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.8%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.0%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Lewis County Schools
Phone: (304)269-8325
Website: http://www.lewisboe.com/RLBMS
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
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 6 178
Grade 7 159
Grade 8 166
Gender Ratio