East McDowell Middle School

emms.mcdowell.k12.nc.us

468 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East McDowell Middle School, located in Marion, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the McDowell County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The facility emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular activities designed to build character, leadership, and a sense of community.

As part of the broader McDowell County school system, East McDowell Middle places a strong focus on preparing students for the transition to high school. By leveraging resources that promote student achievement and collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning climate. Their digital presence, maintained through their official website, serves as a vital communication hub, offering families access to school calendars, academic resources, and updates on the programs and initiatives that shape the student experience in Marion.

468

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East McDowell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	90
Black	21
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

White
324 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
90 (19.2 %)
Two or More
26 (5.6 %)
Black
21 (4.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	McDowell County Schools
Phone:	(828)652-7711
Website:	http://emms.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
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 6 140

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 163