South Middle School Morgantown WV (2026 List)

About South Middle School

South Middle School is positioned at 500 East Parkway Drive in Morgantown. The school serves 768 students in grades 6-8. Its student–teacher ratio is 12:1. Academic results shows math proficiency at 41% and reading proficiency at 48%. The student body gender mix consists of 48% female and 52% male. The environment is community-oriented and encourages collaborative academic growth. It is one of five middle schools serving the Monongalia County district. The school offers programs that cater to gifted and talented students. Dedicated counselors and teachers work to ensure a stable learning experience for every child.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. Local housing prices typically fall between $225,000 and $450,000. Parents are pleased with the level of student engagement and the success of community partnerships. This campus is one of the best middle schools in West Virginia.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 48% in Reading.

62

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

768

Total Students

$63879

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 89.58%

Asian 0.78%

Hispanic 1.43%

Black 3.12%

Two+ Races 5.08%

Native Am. 0%

White

89.58%

Asian

0.78%

Hispanic

1.43%

Black

3.12%

Two+ Races

5.08%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 768

47.92%

368 Female

52.08%

400 Male

Student Population

768 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

384 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

South Middle School Contact Information

Address

500 E Parkway Dr, Morgantown, WV, 26501

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Phone

(304) 291-9340

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Website

boe.mono.k12.wv.us

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.....

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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

South Middle School is hosting a home boys' basketball game against Westwood on January 15, 2026. South Middle School announced that its rising 9th graders will begin weight training at Morgantown High on January 19, 2026. South Middle School

is currently seeking passionate volunteers to serve as coaches for various winter programs.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at South Middle School have access to counseling services?

Ans. South Middle School has counseling services that help with academic planning, improving attendance, and meeting students' health and well-being needs.

Q2: How does South Middle School keep track of who is present each day?

Ans. South Middle School keeps track of attendance every day and quickly contacts families when absences need to be followed up on.

Q3. Does South Middle School have tech resources?

Ans. South Middle School has digital tools that help with both classroom instruction and student work.

Q4. Are scheduled parent-teacher meetings possible at South Middle School?

Ans. South Middle School sets aside certain times for parent-teacher conferences to talk about how students are doing and any problems they may have.

Q5. How does South Middle School help students move from one grade to the next?

Ans. South Middle School helps students move up a grade by having orientation activities and academic planning sessions led by counselors.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

WR

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

SLB

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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