WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Monongalia County Schools school district, located in MORGANTOWN, WV with about 402 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 32 teachers, WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL 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.
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 670 River Road in Morgantown, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Monongalia County School District. Situated along the Monongahela River, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students transitioning through their early adolescent years. As part of a community known for its proximity to West Virginia University, Westwood benefits from being part of a vibrant, education-focused area that places a high priority on student achievement and local engagement.
The school is committed to preparing its student body for high school through a comprehensive curriculum that typically includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to diverse interests. WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community, often encouraging parent involvement and collaborative partnerships to support student success. With its specific location in Morgantown, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, providing a structured and supportive setting that aims to develop both the intellectual and personal growth of its middle school learners.
For more information, contact WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 291-9300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MORGANTOWN, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in MORGANTOWN, WV with about 402 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Monongalia County Schools
- Total Students:
- 402
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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 402 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.