Below Average
#515 of 635 schools in WV
Brooke Middle School
Middle School · Brooke County Schools · Wellsburg, WV
A Brooke County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5 Bruin Dr, Wellsburg, WV 26070
- Math 33% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooke Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
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↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,729
Median home value
$126,900
Median rent
$552/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–6 | 3.2 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 259 | 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.
Brooke County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brooke Middle School is listed in BROOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooke Middle School
Brooke Middle School is a public middle school in Wellsburg, WV, part of Brooke County Schools, serving approximately 662 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooke Middle School
What grades does Brooke Middle School serve?
Brooke Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Brooke Middle School?
Brooke Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooke Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooke Middle School rank in WV?
Brooke Middle School ranks #515 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Brooke Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooke Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Brooke Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooke Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Brooke Middle School a charter school?
No, Brooke Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brooke Middle School a Title I school?
No, Brooke Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Brooke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (304) 737-3800
- Area population (ZIP 26070)
- 7,951
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 26070; 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, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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