WEST ASHLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Ashley Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Charleston, SC with about 540 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 47 teachers, West Ashley Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
West Ashley Middle School, located at 1776 Kennerty Drive in Charleston, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Charleston County School District. The school provides a middle-level academic environment focused on preparing students for the transition between elementary and high school. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of early adolescents, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development.
As part of the diverse West Ashley community, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities, sports, and elective programs intended to help students explore their interests and talents. The facility is situated in a central location within the West Ashley area, allowing it to act as a hub for local families. By prioritizing a supportive learning climate and collaborative teaching practices, West Ashley Middle aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and prepare its diverse student body for future success in the district's high school programs.
For more information, contact West Ashley Middle at (843) 763-1546 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1546
WEST ASHLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Charleston, SC with about 540 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 540
- Teachers:
- 47.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 540 students
- Black or African American
- 60.9%
- White
- 26.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.