Monongah Middle School
Monongah Middle School serves 221 students in grades 5-8.
Monongah Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 48% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Monongah Middle School ranks 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%)
School Overview
Monongah Middle School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Rankings
Monongah 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 Monongah Middle School is 0.13, 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 | #196 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 93% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 and middle school to Monongah 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairmont Monongah Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 367 students10
0.1 miles
628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159 0.1 PK-4 367 - Fairmont Jayenne Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 403 students10
2.4 miles
1504 Country Club Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136 2.4 PK-4 403 - Fairmont Watson Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 466 students10
2.6 miles
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156 2.6 PK-4 466 - Fairmont East Fairmont High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 733 students10
3.0 miles
1993 Airport Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140 3 PK-12 733 - Fairmont Fairmont Youth Academy Alternative School
Reading: <50% Grades: 6-12
3.2 miles
#5 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3406 3.2 6-12 n/a
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