Excellent
#93 of 635 schools in WV
Top 15% in state
Edison Middle School
Middle School · Wood County Schools · Parkersburg, WV
A Wood County Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 Hillcrest St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Math 47% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Edison 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkersburg), 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
$45,556
Median home value
$107,300
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Van Devender Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Blennerhassett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wood County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #5 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Middle School is listed in WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Middle School
Edison Middle School is a public middle school in Parkersburg, WV, part of Wood County Schools, serving approximately 568 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Middle School
What grades does Edison Middle School serve?
Edison Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Middle School rank in WV?
Edison Middle School ranks #93 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Edison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Edison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edison Middle School a charter school?
No, Edison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Edison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (304) 420-9525
- Area population (ZIP 26101)
- 28,571
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 26101; 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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