Mount Hope Middle School serves 194 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
20%
4%
White
79%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mount Hope Middle School?
194 students attend Mount Hope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mount Hope Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Hope Middle School?
Mount Hope Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Hope Middle School offer ?
Mount Hope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Mount Hope Middle School part of?
Mount Hope Middle School is part of Fayette County Schools.
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