School overview
At a glance
Reported students
647
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia middle enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
321
East Fairmont Middle School: 647 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about East Fairmont Middle School
East Fairmont Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Fairmont. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Marion County Schools. NCES reports 647 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 middle schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 425 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the West Virginia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.9%) and multiracial (2.6%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking East Fairmont Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.9%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Marion County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Fairmont Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
592 reported students
Mannington Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
231 reported students
Monongah Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
190 reported students
Fairview Middle School
Middle · Grades 04–08
154 reported students
North Marion High School
High · Grades 09–12
671 reported students
East Fairmont High School
High · Grades 09–12
725 reported students