SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Monongalia County Schools school district, located in MORGANTOWN, WV with about 788 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 500 East Parkway Drive in Morgantown, West Virginia, is a central academic institution serving the Monongalia County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is integrated into the Morgantown community, benefiting from its proximity to a vibrant area that prioritizes education, largely due to the presence of West Virginia University.
The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to develop their social skills, independence, and sense of civic responsibility.
For more information, contact SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 291-9340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MORGANTOWN, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in MORGANTOWN, WV with about 788 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:
- 788
- Teachers:
- 57
- 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 788 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.