Serving 185 students in grades 6-8, Wheeling 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Wheeling 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 Wheeling Middle School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Wheeling Middle School?
185 students attend Wheeling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wheeling Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeling Middle School?
Wheeling Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheeling Middle School offer ?
Wheeling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheeling Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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