West Pender Middle

Pender County Schools
10750 NC Hwy 53 West
Burgaw, NC 28425
179 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Pender Middle School, located in Burgaw, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pender County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, the school provides a structured middle school environment tailored to meet the needs of students in the surrounding rural community. The campus acts as a central hub for adolescent learning, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond classroom instruction, West Pender Middle emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school’s digital presence highlights its role as a resource for parents and students, offering information on school programs, staff directories, and academic expectations. By prioritizing a supportive school climate and consistent communication, West Pender Middle strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills and character traits to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
179
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    64 (35.8 %)
  • White
    56 (31.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (27.9 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pender County Schools
Phone: (910)283-5626
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/wpm/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 204
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 64
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 61
Gender Ratio