HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Jefferson County Schools school district, located in HARPERS FERRY, WV with about 640 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in the historic town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Serving students in the surrounding Jefferson County area, the school is situated on West Washington Street and functions as a key component of the Jefferson County Schools district. It provides a foundational middle-grade curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering student development during their formative adolescent years.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is integrated into a community known for its significant historical landmarks and unique geography. The school emphasizes the values of its local district, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular participation. By leveraging its location in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in future academic endeavors and responsible citizenship.
For more information, contact HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 535-6357 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HARPERS FERRY, WV 25425-6325
(304) 535-6357
HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in HARPERS FERRY, WV with about 640 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 640
- Teachers:
- 44.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 640 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARPERS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.