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#599 of 635 schools in WV
Oceana Middle School
Middle School · Wyoming County Schools · Oceana, WV
A Wyoming County Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
309 Cook Pkwy, Oceana, WV 24870
- Math 27% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oceana Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Oceana 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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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
$44,660
Median home value
$58,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullens Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | Not available | 133 | Compare → |
| Pineville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 233 | 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.
Wyoming County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oceana Middle School is listed in WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oceana Middle School
Oceana Middle School is a public middle school in Oceana, WV, part of Wyoming County Schools, serving approximately 215 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oceana Middle School
What grades does Oceana Middle School serve?
Oceana Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Oceana Middle School?
Oceana Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oceana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oceana Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oceana Middle School rank in WV?
Oceana Middle School ranks #599 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Oceana Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oceana Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Oceana Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oceana Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oceana Middle School a charter school?
No, Oceana Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oceana Middle School a Title I school?
No, Oceana Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wyoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (304) 682-6296
- Area population (ZIP 24870)
- 1,652
- Area median age
- 57.8
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 24870; 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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