West Middle

Montgomery County Schools
129 NC Hwy 109S
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
309 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Middle School, located at 129 NC Hwy 109S in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Montgomery County School district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its middle school students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core competencies while encouraging personal growth within the local community.

As part of the Montgomery County school system, West Middle School leverages district-wide resources to provide students with consistent educational standards and support services. The school’s presence in Mount Gilead highlights its role as a focal point for the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. For those seeking more specific information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative policies, the district’s official website at http://montgomery.k12.nc.us serves as the primary resource for up-to-date communications and community engagement.
309
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
110.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    146 (47.2 %)
  • Black
    77 (24.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (15.5 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (9.1 %)
  • Asian
    8 (2.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: Montgomery County Schools
Phone: (910)572-9378
Website: http://montgomery.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 340
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 6 103
Grade 7 106
Grade 8 100
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Middle
Montgomery County Schools
451 Students
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209 (9.7 miles away)
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