South Middle School in Morgantown, West Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Middle School is an urban public school in Morgantown, West Virginia that is part of Monongalia County School District. It serves 747 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.1:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

747 Students

57 Teachers

500 E Parkway Dr

Morgantown, WV 26501 View local requests

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Mrs. Marchesani

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South Middle School Demographics

57%

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.

South Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 6, 2026

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