B+
Above Average
81/100

East Fairmont Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 221 Mason St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 64th percentile in West Virginia
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.12 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 70th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
712
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%70/100Students gain 1.12 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 76th percentile in West Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency43% (+3 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—44%math +7 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income—22%math -3 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 221 Mason St
City Fairmont
ZIP Code 26554
District 5400720
NCES School ID 540072000627
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 26554

Understanding the community around East Fairmont Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,875
Per Capita Income $33,314
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,100
Median Rent $907
Owner-Occupied 71.0%
Renter-Occupied 29.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Fairmont Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.0%
Black 2.4%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Hispanic/Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 712
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Fairmont Middle School?
East Fairmont Middle School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Fairmont Middle School?
East Fairmont Middle School has 712 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does East Fairmont Middle School serve?
East Fairmont Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Fairmont Middle School receive per student?
East Fairmont Middle School receives $14,780 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Fairmont Middle School in 26554 ▼
Avg Home Value
$192,569
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,194
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
29.0%

Other Schools in 26554

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026