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#273 of 635 schools in WV

Top 43% in state

Magnolia High School

High School · Wetzel County Schools · New Martinsville, WV

A Wetzel County Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

601 Maple Ave, New Martinsville, WV 26155

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation10.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$21,536
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Magnolia High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
22%
2019
Math
22%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Magnolia High 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Martinsville), 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

$54,747

Median home value

$123,000

Median rent

$701/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–122.0 mi181Compare →
Paden City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.27–124.7 mi160Compare →
Hundred High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available78Compare →
Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–12Not available139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wetzel County Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$21,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Magnolia High School is listed in WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Magnolia High School

Magnolia High School is a public high school in New Martinsville, WV, part of Wetzel County Schools, serving approximately 302 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magnolia High School

What grades does Magnolia High School serve?

Magnolia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Magnolia High School?

Magnolia High School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magnolia High School rank in WV?

Magnolia High School ranks #273 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Magnolia High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Magnolia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Magnolia High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Magnolia High School a charter school?

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

Is Magnolia High School a Title I school?

No, Magnolia High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wetzel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 26155)
7,715
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
44.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 26155; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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