Weir Middle School in Weirton, West Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Weir Middle School is an urban public school in Weirton, West Virginia that is part of Hancock County School District. It serves 493 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.2:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 8

493 Students

44 Teachers

125 Sinclair Ave

Weirton, WV 26062 View local requests

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Weir Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bruno

Mrs. Friley

Mrs. Meadows

Mrs. Regan and Mrs. Perri

Ms. Seckman

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Weir Middle School Demographics

72%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Weir Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jul 13, 2026

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