West Edgecombe Middle

6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801

(252)446-2030

www.ecps.us/westedgecombe/

314 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Edgecombe Middle School, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on both foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Edgecombe Middle places a strong focus on student life and holistic development. The school encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which are designed to help students explore their interests and build strong social connections. With a dedicated staff and a focus on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local Rocky Mount community, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

314

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Edgecombe Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	19
Black	207
Two or More	13

Black
207 (65.9 %)
White
75 (23.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.1 %)
Two or More
13 (4.1 %)

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:	Edgecombe County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)446-2030
Website:	http://www.ecps.us/westedgecombe/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
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 88

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 118