Below Average
#577 of 635 schools in WV
Bluefield Intermediate School
Elementary School · Mercer County Schools · Bluefield, WV
A Mercer County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 Southview Dr, Bluefield, WV 24701
- Math 27% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluefield Intermediate School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bluefield Intermediate 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,528/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluefield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,188
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 2–5 | 2.9 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Brushfork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 178 | Compare → |
| SpanishburgEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 182 | 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.
Mercer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #20 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluefield Intermediate School is listed in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluefield Intermediate School
Bluefield Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Bluefield, WV, part of Mercer County Schools, serving approximately 303 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluefield Intermediate School
What grades does Bluefield Intermediate School serve?
Bluefield Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Bluefield Intermediate School?
Bluefield Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Intermediate School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluefield Intermediate School rank in WV?
Bluefield Intermediate School ranks #577 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Bluefield Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluefield Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Bluefield Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluefield Intermediate School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bluefield Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Bluefield Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluefield Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Bluefield Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (304) 327-8339
- Area population (ZIP 24701)
- 17,943
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 24701; 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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