Monongah Middle School
Tel:
(304)367-2164
- Monongah Middle School serves 235 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Monongah Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Monongah Middle School's student population of 235 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 235 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Monongah Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Monongah Middle School is 0.12, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 94% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Monongah Middle School is East Fairmont High School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Fairmont High School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Monongah Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairmont Monongah Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 332 students
0.1 miles
628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2159 0.1 PK-4 332 - Fairmont Jayenne Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 408 students
2.4 miles
1504 Country Club Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2136 2.4 PK-4 408 - Fairmont Watson Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 436 students
2.6 miles
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2156 2.6 PK-4 436 - Fairmont East Fairmont High School Magnet School
Grades: PK-12 | 740 students
3.0 miles
1993 Airport Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2140 3.0 PK-12 740 - Fairmont Fairmont Youth Academy Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 69 students
3.2 miles
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Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)363-3406 3.2 6-12 69
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