East Fairmont Middle School
East Fairmont Middle School serves 679 students in grades 5-8.
East Fairmont Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
East Fairmont Middle School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 679 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
East Fairmont Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Fairmont Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #279 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 96% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East Fairmont Middle School is Marion Co. Adult & Community Ed. Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Fairmont Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Park Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairmont East Park Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 308 students10
0.6 miles
1025 Fairfax Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134 0.6 PK-4 308 - Fairmont West Fairmont Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 655 students10
1.1 miles
110 Tenth Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-5631 1.1 5-8 655 - Fairmont Marion Co. Adult & Community Ed. Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
1.2 miles
601 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323 1.2 9-12 n/a - Fairmont Fairmont Senior High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 842 students10
1.3 miles
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150 1.3 9-12 842 - Fairmont Barnes Learning Center (alc) Alternative School Grades: PK-12
1.4 miles
100 Naomi Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127 1.4 PK-12 n/a
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