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Robert L. Bland Middle School

358 Court Ave, Weston, WV 26452 · (304) 269-8325 · Lewis County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL503 STUDENTS
Enrollment
503
Middle
DISTRICT 371 · STATE 429
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
178
Grade 7
159
Grade 8
166
Student demographics
White
48396%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
92%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26152%
Female
24248%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
28.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
16.0%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
503
-217 (-30%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 14.2:1
% White
96%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Robert L. Bland Middle School

Located at 358 Court Ave, in Weston, West Virginia, Robert L. Bland Middle School is a reasonably sized 6-8 campus that teaches 503 students (grades 6 through 8), run under Lewis County Schools.

Robert L. Bland Middle School is one of 6 schools operated by Lewis County Schools, a district that instructs 2,226 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Robert L. Bland Middle School reports that 96% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Robert L. Bland Middle School has 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.1:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, census data for Lewis County shows median household earnings sit near $56,477, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Robert L. Bland Middle School is one of 6 public schools in Lewis County (combined enrollment of about 2,226 students).

The closest other public school is Lewis County High School, roughly 1.6 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Robert L. Bland Middle School.

Robert L. Bland Middle School operates from a town-based location.

Looking at the recent track record. Robert L. Bland Middle School's enrollment has decreased 30% since 2018, when it stood at 720 (now 503). The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 14.2:1 in 2018 to 17.1:1 today.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Lewis County at a glance

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Population
16,740
Census ACS
Median income
$56,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,226 students

Quick facts

School name
Robert L. Bland Middle School
District
Lewis County Schools
Address
358 Court Ave, Weston, WV 26452
Phone
(304) 269-8325
County
Lewis County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
503
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
540063001459
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Lewis County Schools
Other schools in Weston
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Robert L. Bland Middle School
How many students attend Robert L. Bland Middle School?
Robert L. Bland Middle School enrolls approximately 503 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Robert L. Bland Middle School serve?
Robert L. Bland Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Bland Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Robert L. Bland Middle School is approximately 17.1:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Robert L. Bland Middle School?
At Robert L. Bland Middle School, the student body is approximately 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Robert L. Bland Middle School public or private?
Robert L. Bland Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lewis County Schools.
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