WHEELING MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHEELING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ohio County Schools school district, located in WHEELING, WV with about 180 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 21 teachers, WHEELING MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

WHEELING MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 3500 Chapline St in Wheeling, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Ohio County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school transition years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its role in the historic Wheeling community, blending traditional educational values with modern instructional practices. With a focus on inclusivity and student success, WHEELING MIDDLE SCHOOL works to cultivate a collaborative culture involving students, faculty, and families. Through its dedicated staff and array of school programs, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal and academic excellence in all its students.

For more information, contact WHEELING MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 243-0425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3500 CHAPLINE ST
WHEELING, WV 26003-1916
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WHEELING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WHEELING, WV with about 180 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
180
Teachers:
21
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:
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 180 students

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

White
75.0%
Black or African American
13.9%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.6%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.