West Fairmont Middle School is 1101 10th Street in Fairmont. There are 615 students in grades 6–8 at the school, and there 15:1  student teacher ratio. 31% of students are good at math and 41% are good at reading, according to their grades. There are 47% females and 53% males in the group. The school is a stable place to learn and grow academically. It is in a residential area that is part of the Marion County school system. The administration stresses that students should be responsible and that families should always be in touch with the school. To keep all students safe on campus, safety rules are updated on a regular basis. The staff is committed to giving students a complete middle school education.The administration is always putting the development of important skills that get students ready for the challenges of a world that is changing quickly at the top of their list. The faculty is also actively looking for new ways to teach that work for different types of learners and take advantage of their unique intellectual strengths. The school is a valuable asset that makes the area more appealing and desirable in the long run by keeping these high standards. The prices of homes in the area range from $150,000 to $330,000. Parents like that the school has clear safety rules and that the teachers are easy to reach. This school wants to be one of the best middle schools in West Virginia.