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#258 of 635 schools in WV
Top 41% in state
Park Middle School
Middle School · Raleigh County Schools · Beckley, WV
A Raleigh County Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
212 Park Ave, Beckley, WV 25801
- Math 47% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Middle School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Park 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beckley), 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
$49,370
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley-stratton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Mt Tabor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Greater Beckley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Victory Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 158 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Raleigh County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #13 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Middle School is listed in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Middle School
Park Middle School is a public middle school in Beckley, WV, part of Raleigh County Schools, serving approximately 411 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Middle School
What grades does Park Middle School serve?
Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Park Middle School?
Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Middle School rank in WV?
Park Middle School ranks #258 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Raleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (304) 256-4586
- Area population (ZIP 25801)
- 30,869
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 25801; 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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