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Mountaineer Middle School

991 Price St, Morgantown, WV, 26505

Top 25% School in West Virginia

Ranked 34 of 139 in West Virginia

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About Mountaineer Middle School

Mountaineer Middle School is on Price Street in Morgantown, which is a small city area. It serves 600 students in grades 6 through 8. There is a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. The academic results show that 54% of students are good at math and 62% are good at reading. There are 48% females and 52% males at the school. The school environment is very welcoming and helpful for all students. It is in the top 10% of all schools in the state when it comes to overall performance. Staff members work on building strong relationships to help students learn. The campus is the main academic center for the urban neighborhood around it. The school is also still committed to creating an environment where all students feel respected and encouraged to learn. Putting the most important skills first to get ready for the challenges of a world that is changing quickly. Actively looking for new ways to teach that work for different types of learners and take advantage of their unique intellectual strengths. Being a valuable asset that makes the area more attractive and desirable as a whole. The value of homes in the Morgantown area around here is between $240,000 and $480,000. Families praise the school for being hard academically and getting kids ready for high school. This is one of the best middle schools in West Virginia.

Contact Information

Address

991 Price St, Morgantown, WV, 26505

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Phone

(304) 284-2856

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 62% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
600
Total Students
$63879
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 34 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mountaineer Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:10 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 87.17%
Asian 1.83%
Hispanic 2.83%
Black 2%
Two+ Races 6%
Native Am. 0%
White
87.17%
Asian
1.83%
Hispanic
2.83%
Black
2%
Two+ Races
6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 600
48.33%
290 Female
51.67%
310 Male

Student Population

600 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

300 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Mountaineer Middle School is currently ranked #3 in West Virginia Middle Schools for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Mountaineer Middle School recently hosted middle school robotics teams for the Mountaineer VEX Robotics Competition at WVU. Mountaineer Middle School announced that "Mountie Time" will begin offering new enrichment activities in late January 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at Mountaineer Middle School have access to transportation?

Ans. Mountaineer Middle School follows the rules for bus transportation set by the Monongalia County attendance zones and the district.

Q2. How does Mountaineer Middle School help new students sign up?

Ans. Mountaineer Middle School helps new students by having meetings with counselors, helping them plan their schedules, and giving them a guided orientation during enrollment.

Q3. Does Mountaineer Middle School serve meals every day?

Ans. Mountaineer Middle School serves breakfast and lunch every day that meets the county's nutritional standards and guidelines.

Q4. Does Mountaineer Middle School have a way for visitors to check in?

Ans. During school hours, Mountaineer Middle School requires visitors to follow safe entry and identification rules.

Q5. What are some ways for parents to talk to teachers at Mountaineer Middle School?

Ans. Parents can talk to teachers through email, scheduled meetings, phone calls, and online platforms that the school district has approved.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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