Jim Lunsford
Responds Quickly
NorthGroup Real Estate LLC
(910) 387-4467
69 Total Sales
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$58,500 Price
West McDowell Junior High School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
346 W MCDOWELL JUNIOR HIGH,
Marion, NC
Mcdowell County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr Donna Gardner
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
48%
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Math Proficiency
52%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
35
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Full Time Teachers
35
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
18%
State Average
19.2%
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Science
20.1%
State Average
20.8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
278:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.7%
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Female
45.3%
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White
74%
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Hispanic
18.2%
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Two or more races
3.5%
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Black
3%
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Asian
1.3%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
3/29/2017
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3/29/2017
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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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118
Average Home Value
$306,330
Median Lot Size
24,393 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Average Household Income
$57,825
% of College Grads
17.5%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
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Parks in this Area
The Park
Mc Dowell County Recreation
Clinchfield Community Park
Creek Wise Disc Golf Course
Cross Mill Community Park
Lake James State Park
Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway
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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 550 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% 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 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $306,330. 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.