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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
15:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
40%
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Math Proficiency
44%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
40
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Full Time Teachers
40
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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
44.2%
State Average
54.6%
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Science
65.3%
State Average
68%
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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
55.5%
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Female
44.5%
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White
76.9%
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Hispanic
14.2%
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Two or more races
4.8%
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Black
3.1%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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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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 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% 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 $297,453. 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.