West McDowell Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Marion, NC Grades 06–08 Rural: Fringe Marion, NC SchoolScore™ C (66)

West McDowell Middle School is a public school administered by the McDowell County Schools district in Marion, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 550 students enrolled; a 15.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Middle School Average
Enrollment
550.0
State avg: 611.0
▼ 10% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.51:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
99.5%
State avg: 82.4%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
West McDowell Middle School
NCESSCH ID
370294001185
State School ID
NC-590-356
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
346 West McDowell Junior High
City
Marion
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28752
County
McDowell County
Metro Area
Marion, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37046
State Leg. Lower
37085
Latitude
35.7003
Longitude
-82.0403
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
550
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 547 99.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
McDowell County Schools
LEAID
3702940
State LEA ID
NC-590
Phone
(828)652-4535
Website
http://www.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Marion
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,530K
Federal Revenue
$14,652K
State Revenue
$49,680K
Local Revenue
$15,198K
Total Expenditure
$81,372K
Instruction Exp.
$48,559K
Support Services
$22,807K
Other Current Exp.
$4,371K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West McDowell Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West McDowell Middle School?
550 students are enrolled at West McDowell Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West McDowell Middle School have?
West McDowell Middle School has 35.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does West McDowell Middle School serve?
West McDowell Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is West McDowell Middle School a charter school?
West McDowell Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is West McDowell Middle School located in?
West McDowell Middle School is located in the Marion, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does West McDowell Middle School belong to?
West McDowell Middle School is part of the McDowell County Schools school district.
How much does McDowell County Schools spend per student?
The McDowell County Schools district spends approximately $147,949,091 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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