J R FUGETT MIDDLE SCHOOL

J R Fugett MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Chester Area SD school district, located in West Chester, PA with about 903 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, J R Fugett MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

J.R. Fugett Middle School, located at 500 Ellis Lane in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a prominent middle school within the West Chester Area School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescents. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing the district’s commitment to high-quality public education through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with arts, technology, and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, J.R. Fugett is recognized for promoting a supportive school culture that encourages student participation and personal growth. The school prioritizes communication between staff, families, and the student body to ensure that each learner has access to the resources required for success. As part of the wider West Chester Area School District, the institution benefits from a robust administrative framework that focuses on modern teaching practices, community engagement, and the preparation of students for the transition to high school.

For more information, contact J R Fugett MS at (484) 266-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380-4673
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J R FUGETT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Chester, PA with about 903 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
903
Teachers:
70.42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 903 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J R FUGETT MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.3%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
Asian
8.7%
Black or African American
4.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.