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Minnick Education Center - Wise
Middle School
515 HURRICANE RD NE, Wise, VA 24293
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
3.3:1
Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
3.3:1
Grades
4th – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Minnick Education Center - Wise
Middle School in Wise · grades 4th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
L.f. Addington Middle
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Wise Primary
0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Minnick Education Center - Wise
Minnick Education Center - Wise is a private middle school in Wise, VA. Minnick Education Center - Wise serves approximately 10 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 10 students, Minnick Education Center - Wise is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.3:1 students to teachers, Minnick Education Center - Wise sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Minnick Education Center - Wise is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Minnick Education Center - Wise compares to the 2 public schools in Wise, VA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Wise
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Minnick Education Center - Wise (this school) | — |
| L.F. Addington Middle | 9.4 |
| Wise Primary | 8.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 10 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Address
- 515 HURRICANE RD NE, Wise, VA 24293
- Phone
- (276) 328-7181
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in VA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
515 HURRICANE RD NE, Wise, VA 24293
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Minnick Education Center - Wise may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. L.F. Addington Middle (rated 9.4/10, 0.5 miles away). Another option is Coeburn Middle (rated 9.2/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Coeburn). Additionally, Union Middle (rated 8.3/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Big Stone Gap). For more schools in Wise, see our Wise schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| L.F. Addington Middle Wise | 0.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Wise Primary Wise | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Central High Norton | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Norton Elementary Norton | 3.9 mi | 8.4 |
| J.I. Burton High Norton | 4.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Coeburn Middle Coeburn | 6.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Coeburn Primary Coeburn | 6.0 mi | 9.3 |
| Eastside High Coeburn | 6.1 mi | 8.3 |
| J.W. Adams Combined Pound | 9.2 mi | 9.6 |
| Dungannon Elementary School Dungannon | 11.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Union Middle Big Stone Gap | 11.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Union Primary Big Stone Gap | 11.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Union High Big Stone Gap | 11.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Jenkins Independent School Jenkins | 13.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Clintwood Elementary Clintwood | 14.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Twin Springs High Nickelsville | 15.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Ridgeview High Clintwood | 14.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Ridgeview Middle Clintwood | 14.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Arlie Boggs Elementary School Eolia | 13.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Whitesburg | 15.5 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 24293 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,970
Median Home Value
$119,500
Median Rent
$801/mo
Population
9,622
College Educated
22.4%
Homeownership
77.6%
Avg Commute
21.9 min
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Median Age
38.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Minnick Education Center - Wise
What grades does Minnick Education Center - Wise serve?
Minnick Education Center - Wise serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Minnick Education Center - Wise?
Minnick Education Center - Wise has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnick Education Center - Wise?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnick Education Center - Wise is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Minnick Education Center - Wise a private school?
Yes, Minnick Education Center - Wise is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Minnick Education Center - Wise a religious school?
No, Minnick Education Center - Wise is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 10
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wise County
- Phone
- (276) 328-7181
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