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Keyser Middle School

879 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
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Bottom 50%
Serving 719 students in grades 5-8, Keyser Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Keyser Middle School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Keyser Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keyser Middle School is 0.22, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#565 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Keyser Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Keyser Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Keyser Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Keyser Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Keyser Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Keyser Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Keyser Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Keyser Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Keyser Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Keyser Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Keyser Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Keyser Middle School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Keyser Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Keyser Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keyser Middle School's ranking?
Keyser Middle School is ranked #565 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Keyser Middle School?
719 students attend Keyser Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Keyser Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keyser Middle School?
Keyser Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Keyser Middle School offer ?
Keyser Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Keyser Middle School part of?
Keyser Middle School is part of Mineral County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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