Excellent
#112 of 635 schools in WV
Top 18% in state
Harpers Ferry Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County Schools · Harpers Ferry, WV
A Jefferson County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1710 W Washington St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
- Math 46% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harpers Ferry Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2021, reaching 52% 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 55% (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 Harpers Ferry 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. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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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
$90,059
Median home value
$303,800
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Charles Town Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 631 | Compare → |
| Shepherdstown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 325 | 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.
Jefferson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harpers Ferry Middle School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harpers Ferry Middle School
Harpers Ferry Middle School is a public middle school in Harpers Ferry, WV, part of Jefferson County Schools, serving approximately 544 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harpers Ferry Middle School
What grades does Harpers Ferry Middle School serve?
Harpers Ferry Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harpers Ferry Middle School?
Harpers Ferry Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpers Ferry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harpers Ferry Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harpers Ferry Middle School rank in WV?
Harpers Ferry Middle School ranks #112 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Harpers Ferry Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harpers Ferry Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Harpers Ferry Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harpers Ferry Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harpers Ferry Middle School a charter school?
No, Harpers Ferry Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harpers Ferry Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harpers Ferry Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (304) 535-6357
- Area population (ZIP 25425)
- 13,404
- Area average commute
- 43.6 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 25425; 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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