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Weir Middle School

125 Sinclair Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 565 students in grades 5-8, Weir Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 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
Weir Middle School's student population of 565 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 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
Weir 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 Weir Middle School is 0.20, which is less 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)
#334 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Weir Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weir 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.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weir 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.
29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Weir 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
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Weir 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Weir Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Weir Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Weir Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Weir 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
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Weir 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 Weir Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Weir 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
58%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weir 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
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weir 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 Weir Middle School's ranking?
Weir Middle School is ranked #334 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Weir Middle School?
565 students attend Weir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Weir Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weir Middle School?
Weir Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weir Middle School offer ?
Weir Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Weir Middle School part of?
Weir Middle School is part of Hancock County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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