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#307 of 635 schools in WV
Top 48% in state
Monongah Middle School
Middle School · Marion County Schools · Monongah, WV
A Marion County Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 Camden Ave, Monongah, WV 26554
- Math 49% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monongah Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Monongah 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average435/100K
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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
$69,271
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26554; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fairmont Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | 3.6 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| East Fairmont Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Fairview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–8 | Not available | 162 | Compare → |
| Mannington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | Not available | 246 | 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.
Marion County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Monongah Middle School is listed in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monongah Middle School
Monongah Middle School is a public middle school in Monongah, WV, part of Marion County Schools, serving approximately 212 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monongah Middle School
What grades does Monongah Middle School serve?
Monongah Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Monongah Middle School?
Monongah Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monongah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monongah Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monongah Middle School rank in WV?
Monongah Middle School ranks #307 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Monongah Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monongah Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Monongah Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monongah Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monongah Middle School a charter school?
No, Monongah Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monongah Middle School a Title I school?
No, Monongah Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (304) 367-2164
- Area population (ZIP 26554)
- 42,116
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 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 26554; 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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