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#443 of 635 schools in WV
Keyser Middle School
Middle School · Mineral County Schools · Keyser, WV
A Mineral County Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
879 Harley O Staggers Dr, Keyser, WV 26726
- Math 22% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Keyser Middle School score 26% 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 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Keyser 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
- City Safety: High1,509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keyser), 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
$68,189
Median home value
$168,400
Median rent
$629/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral County Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Frankfort Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | Not available | 499 | 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.
Mineral County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Keyser Middle School is listed in MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keyser Middle School
Keyser Middle School is a public middle school in Keyser, WV, part of Mineral County Schools, serving approximately 689 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keyser Middle School
What grades does Keyser Middle School serve?
Keyser Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Keyser Middle School?
Keyser Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keyser Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keyser Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keyser Middle School rank in WV?
Keyser Middle School ranks #443 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Keyser Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Keyser Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Keyser Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keyser Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Keyser Middle School a charter school?
No, Keyser Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Keyser Middle School a Title I school?
No, Keyser Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mineral County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (304) 788-4220
- Area population (ZIP 26726)
- 12,619
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 26726; 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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