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#356 of 635 schools in WV
Moundsville Middle School
Middle School · Marshall County Schools · Moundsville, WV
A Marshall County Schools middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
223 Tomlinson Ave, Moundsville, WV 26041
- Math 22% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moundsville Middle School score 26% 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 10 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 23% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Moundsville 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Low116/100K
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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
$55,545
Median home value
$128,400
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 444 | 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.
Marshall County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moundsville Middle School is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moundsville Middle School
Moundsville Middle School is a public middle school in Moundsville, WV, part of Marshall County Schools, serving approximately 402 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moundsville Middle School
What grades does Moundsville Middle School serve?
Moundsville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Moundsville Middle School?
Moundsville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moundsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moundsville Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moundsville Middle School rank in WV?
Moundsville Middle School ranks #356 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Moundsville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moundsville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Moundsville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moundsville Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moundsville Middle School a charter school?
No, Moundsville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moundsville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Moundsville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (304) 843-4440
- Area population (ZIP 26041)
- 15,706
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 26041; 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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