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#623 of 635 schools in WV
Elkins Middle School
Middle School · Randolph County Schools · Elkins, WV
A Randolph County Schools middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241
- Math 13% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elkins Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Elkins 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated881/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkins), 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
$53,102
Median home value
$143,100
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26241; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Highland Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Elkins Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Harman Elementary/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 125 | 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.
Randolph County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elkins Middle School is listed in RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkins Middle School
Elkins Middle School is a public middle school in Elkins, WV, part of Randolph County Schools, serving approximately 600 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkins Middle School
What grades does Elkins Middle School serve?
Elkins Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elkins Middle School?
Elkins Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkins Middle School rank in WV?
Elkins Middle School ranks #623 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Elkins Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkins Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Elkins Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkins Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elkins Middle School a charter school?
No, Elkins Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkins Middle School a Title I school?
No, Elkins Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (304) 636-9176
- Area population (ZIP 26241)
- 14,221
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 26241; 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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