Below Average
#500 of 635 schools in WV
Moorefield Middle School
Middle School · Hardy County Schools · Moorefield, WV
A Hardy County Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
303 Caledonia Heights Rd, Moorefield, WV 26836
- Math 37% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moorefield Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Moorefield 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moorefield), 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
$48,073
Median home value
$152,900
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hardy County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moorefield Middle School is listed in HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moorefield Middle School
Moorefield Middle School is a public middle school in Moorefield, WV, part of Hardy County Schools, serving approximately 311 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moorefield Middle School
What grades does Moorefield Middle School serve?
Moorefield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Moorefield Middle School?
Moorefield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorefield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorefield Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moorefield Middle School rank in WV?
Moorefield Middle School ranks #500 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Moorefield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moorefield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Moorefield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moorefield Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moorefield Middle School a charter school?
No, Moorefield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moorefield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Moorefield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hardy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (304) 434-3000
- Area population (ZIP 26836)
- 6,171
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 26836; 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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