Below Average
#522 of 635 schools in WV
Montcalm High School
High School · Mercer County Schools · Rock, WV
A Mercer County Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5366 Simmons River Rd, Rock, WV 24747
- Math 16% vs WV 34% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs WV 44% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montcalm High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Montcalm 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated723/100K
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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
$45,421
Median home value
$99,700
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
7.3%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 639 | Compare → |
| Pikeview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 610 | Compare → |
| Princeton Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 967 | 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.
Mercer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #17 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montcalm High School is listed in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montcalm High School
Montcalm High School is a public high school in Rock, WV, part of Mercer County Schools, serving approximately 282 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montcalm High School
What grades does Montcalm High School serve?
Montcalm High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Montcalm High School?
Montcalm High School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montcalm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montcalm High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montcalm High School rank in WV?
Montcalm High School ranks #522 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Montcalm High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montcalm High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Montcalm High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montcalm High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montcalm High School a charter school?
No, Montcalm High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montcalm High School a Title I school?
No, Montcalm High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (304) 589-3719
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 24747)
- 3,551
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 24747; 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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