West McDowell Junior High School

West McDowell Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
346 W MCDOWELL JUNIOR HIGH,  Marion, NC
Mcdowell County Schools
2.6
581 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Donna Gardner
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
44.2%
State Average
54.6%
Science
65.3%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.5%
Female
44.5%
White
76.9%
Hispanic
14.2%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
5.0 student
3/17/2019
I am in 7th grade at West McDowell Middle School and I would not want to go anywhere other than here. All the staff are very nice and know the answers to almost every single question. A special shout out to Mrs. Gowan a seventh-grade math teacher. She has been battling with sickness after sickness a...
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1.0 other
3/29/2017
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1.0 other
3/29/2017
it is bad and i do not like it
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4.0 other
3/5/2014
It's a pretty good school and I have to admit, over the past three years, I have had some GREAT teachers who have definitely made my education a LOT better. West has an amazing band program and a very strong Battle of the Books team (great coaches) and plenty of sports. I have enjoyed all three of m...
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West McDowell Junior High School

West McDowell Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Marion, NC, in the Marion neighborhood, and is served by the Mcdowell County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 581 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. West McDowell Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $303,426. Discover additional schools in the area, like McDowell High School, New Manna Christian School, East McDowell Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Marion has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West McDowell Junior High School.

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