NCMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
West McDowell Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Marion, North Carolina|McDowell County Schools
Marion, NC 28752
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
581
Student:Teacher
14.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
McDowell County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.5%
Phone
(828)652-3390School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
45%
48th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
28%
28th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
9.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Near average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,112
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 63%Local 19%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
550
Current enrollment
Declining(-19% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about West McDowell Middle School
West McDowell Middle School currently enrolls 581 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.
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