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#223 of 635 schools in WV

Top 35% in state

Fairview Middle School

Middle School · Marion County Schools · Fairview, WV

A Marion County Schools middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

17 Jesses Run Rd, Fairview, WV 26570

  • Math 48% vs WV 39% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs WV 47% (2025)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.2% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.6 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$14,106
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Fairview Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
39%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
47%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
64%
2019
Math
64%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 45 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Fairview 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average435/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,885

Median home value

$152,500

Median rent

$534/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

87.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Fairmont Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.55–8Not available712Compare →
Mannington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.75–8Not available246Compare →
Monongah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.55–8Not available212Compare →
West Fairmont Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.35–8Not available626Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marion County Schools

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#7 of 19
District spending per student
$14,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairview Middle School is listed in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairview Middle School

Fairview Middle School is a public middle school in Fairview, WV, part of Marion County Schools, serving approximately 162 students in grades 4th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairview Middle School

What grades does Fairview Middle School serve?

Fairview Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Fairview Middle School?

Fairview Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairview Middle School rank in WV?

Fairview Middle School ranks #223 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Fairview Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairview Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Fairview Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fairview Middle School a charter school?

No, Fairview Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairview Middle School a Title I school?

No, Fairview Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 26570)
3,155
Area average commute
39.3 min
Area median age
43.5
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 26570; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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