Serving 506 students in grades 6-8, Princeton 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 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Princeton 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 Princeton Middle School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Princeton Middle School is ranked #437 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Princeton Middle School?
506 students attend Princeton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Princeton Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton Middle School?
Princeton Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Princeton Middle School offer ?
Princeton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Princeton Middle School part of?
Poor school. IEPs not followed. Constantly on social media for it being the worst school in the county for bullying. Also, does not adhere to the dress code in force. Adm. and personnel just give excuses not solutions.
- Posted by Parent - Parent 1
54/23/2008
We love this school!! We went there for three years and they were the best three years of Our whole lives!We love Mr. Adkins and Mr. Buckner!! Your the Best!
love always,
Double L
- Posted by Administrator - lcome
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
