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#318 of 635 schools in WV
Top 50% in state
Belington Middle School
Middle School · Barbour County Board of Education · Belington, WV
A Barbour County Board of Education middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
469 Morgantown Pike, Belington, WV 26250
- Math 34% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belington Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Belington Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,132
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippi Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | Not available | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Barbour County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belington Middle School is listed in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belington Middle School
Belington Middle School is a public middle school in Belington, WV, part of Barbour County Board of Education, serving approximately 267 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belington Middle School
What grades does Belington Middle School serve?
Belington Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Belington Middle School?
Belington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belington Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belington Middle School rank in WV?
Belington Middle School ranks #318 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Belington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belington Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belington Middle School a charter school?
No, Belington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Belington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barbour County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (303) 823-1281
- Area population (ZIP 26250)
- 5,743
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26250; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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